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 2, Episode 2 - Open House

Henry doesn't allow Matthew to hold parties, but Henry is going away, and anyway what is the ball of string for, and who is hiding in the cupboard?

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 12th September 1986
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 25th August 2011 5:05pm ITV3
Friday 26th August 2011 8:35am ITV3
Thursday 27th September 2012 4:45pm ITV3
Wednesday 17th April 2013 4:15pm ITV3
Thursday 18th April 2013 10:00am ITV3
Thursday 29th August 2013 5:05pm ITV3
Friday 30th August 2013 6:00am ITV3
Wednesday 19th March 2014 4:15pm ITV3
Thursday 20th March 2014 6:00am ITV3
Thursday 12th June 2014 4:50pm ITV3

Cast & crew

Cast
John Thaw Henry Willows
Reece Dinsdale Matthew Willows
Elizabeth Bennett Enid Thompson
Guest cast
John Rowe Sally's Dad
Jean Rimmer Tom's Mum
Julia Gilbert Dracula
Writing team
Eric Chappell Writer
Production team
David Reynolds Director
David Reynolds Producer
Vernon Lawrence Executive Producer
Keith Coppock Editor
Mike Joyce Production Designer
Peter Knight Musical Director

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