Home To Roost. Image shows from L to R: Matthew Willows (Reece Dinsdale), Henry Willows (John Thaw). Copyright: Yorkshire Television
Home To Roost

Home To Roost

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1985 - 1990
  • 29 episodes (4 series)

Henry Willows is more than happy with his life of almost solitude until Matthew, his 18-year old son turns up, and wants to move in permanently. Stars John Thaw, Reece Dinsdale, Elizabeth Bennett and Joan Blackham.

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 2 - Bad Apples

The differences of age and taste between Harry and his son, Matthew, reach new heights when the subject of education is raised. There is more to education than academic achievement, but which school to choose raises some problems...

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 26th April 1985
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 16th August 2011 5:15pm ITV3
Tuesday 18th September 2012 4:50pm ITV3
Friday 26th October 2012 4:50pm ITV3
Saturday 27th October 2012 2:40am ITV3
Monday 29th October 2012 10:30am ITV3
Monday 8th April 2013 4:15pm ITV3
Tuesday 20th August 2013 5:20pm ITV3
Wednesday 21st August 2013 6:00am ITV3
Wednesday 21st August 2013 5:20pm ITV3
Monday 10th March 2014 4:20pm ITV3
Tuesday 11th March 2014 6:00am ITV3
Tuesday 3rd June 2014 4:55pm ITV3

Cast & crew

Cast
John Thaw Henry Willows
Reece Dinsdale Matthew Willows
Elizabeth Bennett Enid Thompson
Guest cast
Alfred Burke Thrasher Harris
Writing team
Eric Chappell Writer
Production team
David Reynolds Director
Vernon Lawrence Producer
Keith Coppock Editor
Colin Pigott Production Designer
Paddy Stern Casting Director
Tony Sharpe Graphics
Peter Knight Musical Director

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