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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 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

Cast & crew

Cast
John Thaw Henry Willows
Reece Dinsdale Matthew Willows
Joan Blackham Fiona Fennell
Guest cast
Terrence Hardiman Doctor
John Cater Shady Gray
Writing team
Eric Chappell Writer
Production team
David Reynolds Director
David Reynolds Producer
Phil Cooke Editor
Agnes Hall Production Designer
Peter Knight Musical Director

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