Home to Roost
Overview
Home to Roost offers a comedic glimpse into the life of Henry Willows, a contented man in his forties relishing his solitary existence in London following a seven-year divorce. His peace is disrupted when his teenage son, Matthew, moves in after being expelled from his mother's home. The sitcom explores their generational clashes and Henry's struggle to adapt to cohabitation. Humor arises from Henry's irritation at the sudden change, while the dynamic between father and son deepens. Over the course of the show, audiences meet two cleaners, Enid and Fiona, who add to the domestic chaos.
Episodes
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1
A New Life
Henry Willows, a divorced office worker, leads a quiet life, with only his cleaner Enid as a regular visitor. His routine is abruptly disrupted when h...
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2
Bad Apples
Henry and Matthew's generational gap and clashing preferences often lead to humorous exchanges, but tensions escalate when they tackle the serious to...
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3
All You Need Is Love
Matthew introduces his new girlfriend to his family, but things take a turn when the cleaning lady discovers some compromising items in his bedroom. ...
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4
Suspect
When Henry's neighbor's son comes home from college, comparisons with Matthew become unavoidable. Although the neighbor's boy appears to be diligent, ...
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5
Dating Henry
The wine is cooling, the candles are lit, and Henry is freshly shaven. But who is the special guest for dinner? Matthew is on a mission to uncover the...
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6
Small Change
Like many young adults, Matthew is eager to earn some cash, but his father is unwilling to support him financially until he secures a more appropriate...
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7
The Way We Were
On the occasion of Henry's wedding anniversary, the weight of seven years apart casts a shadow over the day, leaving little to rejoice. Seeking solace...
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Protest
The bond between Henry and Matthew faces increasing tension as Matthew passionately embraces animal rights activism. His dedication to the cause leads...
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2
Open House
When Henry returns home, he is greeted by a chaotic scene filled with Matthew's friends, transforming what was meant to be a simple gathering into an ...
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3
Plastic Dreamworld
Matthew comes into a significant inheritance, but struggles to manage it wisely. Eager to secure his finances, he sets up a bank account, yet he soon...
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4
Acting Out
Henry is taken aback when he discovers Matthew sporting makeup, and his surprise grows when he learns that Matthew aspires to pursue acting. He has j...
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5
The Test
Henry faces a parent's worst fear as he attempts to teach his son how to drive. As the lesson unfolds, his once immaculate new car starts to bear the ...
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6
Any Questions?
Prospective candidate Henry is opposed by an attractive woman in the election, creating a quandary for first-time voter Matthew.
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7
Julie
In this episode titled "Julie," Matthew's sister Julie makes the choice to remain with him, but it quickly becomes apparent to both Matthew and Henry ...
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Human Interest
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2
Success Story
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3
High Spirits
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4
The Real Thing
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5
Crime Watch
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6
Getting On
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7
Paper Chase
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Bridge of Sighs
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2
Front Runner
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3
The Boyfriend
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4
Thought for the Day
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5
Return to Clagthorpe
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6
High Noon
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7
Leaving
