Home to Roost
Series Overview
Home to Roost is a British television sitcom produced by Yorkshire Television in the 1980s. Written by Eric Chappell, it starred John Thaw as Henry Willows and Reece Dinsdale as his 18-year-old son Matthew. The premise is that Henry Willows is forty-something, who has been divorced from his wife for seven years and is perfectly happy living alone in London. That is, until his youngest child, Matthew arrives to live with him, after being thrown out by his mother. The plots generally revolved around Henry's annoyance at having his solitude disturbed, and the age gap clash. Henry employed two cleaners throughout the show's life; first Enid Thompson, and, in the third season, Fiona Fennell.
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4 Seasons • 28 Episodes
30 min per episode
1985 – 1990
Premiered: Fri, Apr 19, 1985
Latest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 7: “Leaving”
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Chappell
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What is Home to Roost about?
Home to Roost is a British television sitcom produced by Yorkshire Television in the 1980s. Written by Eric Chappell, it starred John Thaw as Henry Willows and Reece Dinsdale as his 18-year-old son Matthew. The premise is that Henry Willows is forty-something, who has been divorced from his wife for seven years and is perfectly happy living alone in London. That is, until his youngest child, Matthew arrives to live with him, after being thrown out by his mother. The plots generally revolved around Henry's annoyance at having his solitude disturbed, and the age gap clash. Henry employed two cleaners throughout the show's life; first Enid Thompson, and, in the third season, Fiona Fennell.
How many seasons does Home to Roost have?
Home to Roost comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Home to Roost?
Key cast members in Home to Roost include Reece Dinsdale, John Thaw.
Who created or directed Home to Roost?
Home to Roost was developed and directed by Eric Chappell.