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Home to Roost

Series 1

Home to Roost

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 12 months

After 40 years working in the same office, William Wheeler has just retired and battles to adapt to his new life of leisure.

His wife Olive, on the other hand, is trying to cope with him her feet all day, for the first time in their marriage.

The crusty old couple refer to each other as ‘Mother’ and ‘Father’.

Starring Molly Sugden and Deryck Guyler.

Sitcom written by Anne Jones.

William Wheeler …. Deryck Guyler
Olive Wheeler …. Mollie Sugden
Jack Bailey …. Norman Rossington

Producers: Richard Maddock and Peter Titheradge.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1974. Show less

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