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 5 - Dating Henry

There is wine in the cooler and candlesticks on the table, and Henry has shave and changed. It takes Matthew a little while to realise his father has a date, but he's shocked when he discovers just who it is.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 17th May 1985
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Friday 19th August 2011 5:00pm ITV3
Saturday 20th August 2011 6:00am ITV3
Friday 21st September 2012 4:50pm ITV3
Thursday 11th April 2013 4:15pm ITV3
Friday 23rd August 2013 5:10pm ITV3
Thursday 13th March 2014 4:20pm ITV3
Friday 14th March 2014 6:10am ITV3
Friday 6th June 2014 4:50pm ITV3

Cast & crew

Cast
John Thaw Henry Willows
Reece Dinsdale Matthew Willows
Elizabeth Bennett Enid Thompson
Guest cast
Natalie Ogle Barbie
Writing team
Eric Chappell Writer
Production team
David Reynolds Director
Vernon Lawrence Producer
Mike Pearson Editor
Colin Pigott Production Designer
Paddy Stern Casting Director
Tony Sharpe Graphics
Peter Knight Musical Director

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