Home to Roost

Henry was divorced seven years ago and, apart from the daily visits of his cleaning lady Mrs. Thompson, he has grown accustomed to living alone. The sudden arrival of his teenaged son Matthew disturbs the quiet orderly running of his home.

Henry and Matthew's differences in age and taste are constant and comic irritants in their daily confrontations, but they rise to new levels when the subject of education is raised and they must choose a school for Matthew.

When Matthew brings a girlfriend home, the cleaning lady finds incriminating evidence in his bedroom.

When Henry's next door neighbour's son returns from college, comparisons between Matthew and the student are inevitable. But while the neighbour boy might look to be industrious, considerate, well-mannered and a great sportsman, Matthew knows the truth.

Wine is chilling, candlesticks are on the table and Henry has shaved. Who is coming to dinner? Matthew attempts to find out.

As most young people are, Matthew is desperate for money, but his father refuses to invest in his future unless he finds more suitable employment.

It's Henry's wedding anniversary, but after seven years of separation there is nothing to celebrate, so he goes to the club. While he is out, Matthew welcomes a special guest into his father's home.