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 3, Episode 2 - Success Story

Henry's brother decides to pay a rare visit. Matthew is inspired by his young, successful Uncle, but Henry isn't full of brotherly love.

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 31st October 1987
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Monday 8th October 2012 4:55pm ITV3
Tuesday 9th October 2012 1:35am ITV3
Tuesday 9th October 2012 10:35am ITV3
Friday 26th April 2013 4:15pm ITV3
Saturday 27th April 2013 6:10am ITV3
Tuesday 10th September 2013 5:00pm ITV3
Wednesday 11th September 2013 6:10am ITV3
Friday 28th March 2014 4:15pm ITV3
Monday 31st March 2014 6:10am ITV3
Monday 14th July 2014 4:50pm ITV3

Cast & crew

Cast
John Thaw Henry Willows
Reece Dinsdale Matthew Willows
Joan Blackham Fiona Fennell
Guest cast
Roger Hammond Lord Fell
Emrys James R.J. Cockcroft
John Horsley Sir John
Nicky Henson Edward Willows
Writing team
Eric Chappell Writer
Production team
David Reynolds Director
David Reynolds Producer
John Allen Editor
Agnes Hall Production Designer
Peter Knight Musical Director

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