Home to Roost (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Series · ★ 6.5
Released in 1985, Home to Roost is a comedy series.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Home to Roost stars Reece Dinsdale as Matthew Willows, Elizabeth Bennett as Mrs. Thompson, John Thaw as Henry Willows and Clare Clifford as Harriet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Home to Roost has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Home to Roost page.
If you liked it. Fans of Home to Roost tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Home to Roost (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Home to Roost change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Home to Roost worth watching?
- Home to Roost holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Home to Roost?
- Home to Roost stars Reece Dinsdale, Elizabeth Bennett, John Thaw, Clare Clifford and Frank Mills.
- When was Home to Roost released?
- Home to Roost was released in 1985.