[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.

Created by Jon Watkins, the series was based on the American sitcom Good Times, developed by Norman Lear, Eric Monte, and Mike Evans.

The show starred Norman Beaton as Samuel Foster, a hard-working man supporting his family in a South London council flat, and Isabelle Lucas as his wife, Pearl.

Other cast members included Carmen Munroe, Lenny Henry, Sharon Rosita, and Lawrie Mark.