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| The Fosters | |
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| Created by | Jon Watkins |
| Based on | Good Times by Mike Evans and Eric Monte |
| Developed by | Jon Watkins |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 27 |
| Production | |
| Production locations | South London, England |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production company | London Weekend Television |
| Original release | |
| Network | ITV |
| Release | 9 April 1976 – 9 July 1977 |
| Related | |
| Good Times | |
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The Fosters is a British television show, produced by London Weekend Television, which aired on ITV from 9 April 1976 until 9 July 1977.[1]
It was created by Jon Watkins and was the first British sitcom to feature an entirely black cast.[1] The show was based on the American sitcom Good Times, adapted by Watkins and developed by Norman Lear. The series starred Norman Beaton as Samuel Foster, and also featured Lenny Henry in his first regular TV role. The Fosters ran for two series, with a total of 27 episodes. The show's final episode was broadcast on 9 July 1977.
- ^ a b Jaafar, Ali. "Fosters, The (1976-77)". Screenonline. Retrieved 1 February 2024.