Home To Roost. Image shows from L to R: Matthew Willows (Reece Dinsdale), Henry Willows (John Thaw). Copyright: Yorkshire Television
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 7 - Getting On
A visit to the opticians and an ear surgeon makes Henry feel his age. Matthew decides he ought to do more for the aged so adopts Shady Gray - but is Shady all he seems?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Saturday 5th December 1987
- Time
- 8pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 15th October 2012 | 4:35pm | ITV3 |
| Tuesday 16th October 2012 | 10:00am | ITV3 |
| Friday 3rd May 2013 | 4:15pm | ITV3 |
| Saturday 4th May 2013 | 6:10am | ITV3 |
| Tuesday 17th September 2013 | 5:20pm | ITV3 |
| Wednesday 18th September 2013 | 6:10am | ITV3 |
| Friday 4th April 2014 | 4:10pm | ITV3 |
| Monday 7th April 2014 | 6:10am | ITV3 |
| Monday 21st July 2014 | 4:45pm | ITV3 |
Cast & crew
| John Thaw | Henry Willows |
| Reece Dinsdale | Matthew Willows |
| Joan Blackham | Fiona Fennell |
| Terrence Hardiman | Doctor |
| John Cater | Shady Gray |
| Eric Chappell | Writer |
| David Reynolds | Director |
| David Reynolds | Producer |
| Phil Cooke | Editor |
| Agnes Hall | Production Designer |
| Peter Knight | Musical Director |