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 7 - The Way We Were

It's Henry's wedding anniversary, but seven years after his divorce there is nothing to celebrate and he goes to the club as normal. While he is out, Matthew welcomes a special guest into his father's home.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 31st May 1985
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 23rd August 2011 5:15pm ITV3
Wednesday 24th August 2011 8:35am ITV3
Tuesday 25th September 2012 4:40pm ITV3
Monday 15th April 2013 4:15pm ITV3
Tuesday 16th April 2013 10:00am ITV3
Tuesday 27th August 2013 4:55pm ITV3
Monday 17th March 2014 4:05pm ITV3
Tuesday 18th March 2014 6:10am ITV3
Tuesday 10th June 2014 4:50pm ITV3

Cast & crew

Cast
John Thaw Henry Willows
Reece Dinsdale Matthew Willows
Elizabeth Bennett Enid Thompson
Guest cast
Sheila Hancock Sue
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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