The Fosters (British TV series)

The Fosters
The Fosters cast
Created byJon Watkins
Based onGood Times
by Mike Evans and Eric Monte
Developed byJon Watkins
Starring
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series2
No. of episodes27
Production
Production locationsSouth London, England
Running time22 minutes
Production companyLondon Weekend Television
Original release
NetworkITV
Release9 April 1976 (1976-04-09) –
9 July 1977 (1977-07-09)
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.

  1. ^ a b Jaafar, Ali. "Fosters, The (1976-77)". Screenonline. Retrieved 1 February 2024.