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 3, Episode 5 - High Spirits

Matthew goes ghost hunting - in the spare room. Henry is sceptical until Matthew takes him to an allegedly-haunted railway station.

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 21st November 1987
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 11th October 2012 4:50pm ITV3
Friday 12th October 2012 10:35am ITV3
Wednesday 1st May 2013 4:15pm ITV3
Friday 13th September 2013 5:15pm ITV3
Monday 16th September 2013 6:10am ITV3
Wednesday 2nd April 2014 4:05pm ITV3
Thursday 3rd April 2014 6:00am ITV3
Thursday 17th July 2014 4:50pm ITV3

Cast & crew

Cast
John Thaw Henry Willows
Reece Dinsdale Matthew Willows
Joan Blackham Fiona Fennell
Guest cast
Maxine Audley Mrs Kent
Writing team
Eric Chappell Writer
Production team
David Reynolds Director
David Reynolds Producer
Stuart Quarmby Editor
Agnes Hall Production Designer
Peter Knight Musical Director

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