Home to Roost 1985
What is Home to Roost?
Home to Roost is a television series first released in 1985. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1985
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 28
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 19, 1985
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Home to Roost is a television series first released in 1985. Catalogued under Comedy. Status: Ended. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“Divorced dad's quiet life is turned upside-down when his teenage son moves in.”
- John Thaw and Reece Dinsdale lead a strong cast
- Sharp writing by Eric Chappell explores father‑son dynamics
- Classic 1980s British humor
- May feel dated to contemporary viewers
- Humor rooted in 1980s cultural context
Watch it if you enjoy gentle British sitcoms about intergenerational clashes.
The series is a light‑hearted, family‑friendly comedy with mild language and situational humor.
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When did Home to Roost first air?
It premiered in 1985.
Who created the series?
The sitcom was written by Eric Chappell.
Who are the main characters?
John Thaw plays Henry Willows and Reece Dinsdale plays his son Matthew.
What is the basic premise?
A divorced father’s solitary life is disrupted when his 18‑year‑old son moves in after being thrown out by his mother.
Which company produced the show?
It was produced by Yorkshire Television.