Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: ITV1
Type: Scripted
Rating: 5.6/10
The Fosters
Overview
The Fosters is a British sitcom created and written by Jon Watkins and Eric Monte. It showcases the early work of Lenny Henry as the budding artist son of easygoing family man Samuel Foster (Norman Beaton). The series follows the day-to-day trials of Samuel, his lively wife Pearl (both immigrants from Guyana) and their three children on a South London housing estate.
This production, originally released in 1976, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 5.6 across its 2 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Norman Beaton
Samuel Foster
Isabelle Lucas
Pearl Foster
Carmen Munroe
Vilma
Lenny Henry
Sonny Foster
Sharon Rosita
Shirley Foster
Lawrie Mark
Benjamin Foster
Seasons
Series 1
14 Episodes • Aired 1976-04-09
No season overview provided for this season.
Series 2
13 Episodes • Aired 1977-04-15
No season overview provided for this season.
