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 3 - Plastic Dreamworld

Matthew finds an easy way to make £10, by opening a new bank account. But how long can he withstand the myriad temptations of cash dispensing machines and credit cards?

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 19th September 1986
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 30th August 2011 8:35am ITV3
Friday 28th September 2012 4:45pm ITV3
Monday 1st October 2012 10:35am ITV3
Thursday 18th April 2013 4:15pm ITV3
Friday 19th April 2013 10:00am ITV3
Friday 30th August 2013 5:10pm ITV3
Thursday 20th March 2014 4:20pm ITV3
Friday 21st March 2014 6:10am ITV3
Friday 13th June 2014 4:50pm ITV3

Cast & crew

Cast
John Thaw Henry Willows
Reece Dinsdale Matthew Willows
Elizabeth Bennett Enid Thompson
Guest cast
Charles Kay Mr Padbury
Erika Hoffman April
Writing team
Eric Chappell Writer
Production team
David Reynolds Director
David Reynolds Producer
Vernon Lawrence Executive Producer
Trevor Pugh Editor
Mike Joyce Production Designer
Peter Knight Musical Director

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