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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 5 - The Test

Henry suffers every father's nightmare when he has to teach Matthew how to drive. But how long will Henry's new 1800 stay in mint condition and which driver does Mrs T. prefer?

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 3rd October 1986
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
John Thaw Henry Willows
Reece Dinsdale Matthew Willows
Elizabeth Bennett Enid Thompson
Guest cast
Ken Campbell Mr Prendergast
Keith Smith Mr Chapman
John Jardine Mr Collins
Writing team
Eric Chappell Writer
Production team
David Reynolds Director
David Reynolds Producer
Vernon Lawrence Executive Producer
Trevor Pugh Editor
David Aspinall Editor
Mike Joyce Production Designer
Peter Knight Musical Director

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