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 6 - The Real Thing

Why is Matthew tingling in the morning? Henry offers advice in matters of love - but not surprisingly it doesn't really help.

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 28th November 1987
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Friday 12th October 2012 4:50pm ITV3
Monday 15th October 2012 10:00am ITV3
Thursday 2nd May 2013 4:15pm ITV3
Monday 16th September 2013 5:20pm ITV3
Tuesday 17th September 2013 6:10am ITV3
Thursday 3rd April 2014 4:15pm ITV3
Friday 4th April 2014 6:00am ITV3
Friday 18th July 2014 4:50pm ITV3

Cast & crew

Cast
John Thaw Henry Willows
Reece Dinsdale Matthew Willows
Joan Blackham Fiona Fennell
Guest cast
Lysette Anthony Lucy
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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