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.

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Series 2, Episode 4 - Acting Out

Henry is stunned to find Matthew wearing make-up, and even more stunned when he finds out that Matthew now wants to become an actor.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 26th September 1986
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Friday 26th August 2011 5:00pm ITV3
Tuesday 30th August 2011 5:05pm ITV3
Wednesday 31st August 2011 8:25am ITV3
Monday 1st October 2012 4:55pm ITV3
Tuesday 2nd October 2012 10:35am ITV3
Friday 19th April 2013 4:15pm ITV3
Saturday 20th April 2013 6:10am ITV3
Monday 2nd September 2013 5:10pm ITV3
Friday 21st March 2014 4:15pm ITV3
Monday 24th March 2014 6:00am ITV3
Monday 7th July 2014 4:45pm ITV3

Cast & crew

Cast
John Thaw Henry Willows
Reece Dinsdale Matthew Willows
Elizabeth Bennett Enid Thompson
Guest cast
Deborah Norton Lydia Lane
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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