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Desmond's

★ 7.9 1K votes 1989–1994 6 seasons · 71 episodes Ended Channel 4
Starring
Norman BeatonCarmen MunroeRam John HolderGyearbuor AsanteKim WalkerGeff Francis
Written by
Trix Worrell
Starring
Norman BeatonCarmen MunroeRam John HolderGyearbuor AsanteKim WalkerGeff Francis
Written by
Trix Worrell
Ratings per Episode
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About

Desmond's was a British television situation comedy broadcast by Channel 4 from 1989 to 1994. With 71 episodes, Desmond's became Channel 4's longest-running sitcom. The first series was shot in 1988, with the first episode broadcast in January 1989. The show was made in and set in Peckham, London, England and featured a predominantly Black British Guyanese cast. Conceived and co-written by Trix Worrell, and produced by Charlie Hanson and Humphrey Barclay, this series starred Norman Beaton as barber Desmond Ambrose. Desmond's shop was a gathering place for an assortment of local characters.

"You didn’t go there to get your hair cut!"

All Seasons

Season 11989
7.316362h 24m
Season 21990
7.5324135h 12m
Season 31991
7.7284135h 10m
Season 41992
7.4214135h 14m
Season 51993
7.1195135h 11m
Season 61994
7.4191135h 37m

Full Cast & Crew

Cast

Norman Beaton Desmond Ambrose
Carmen Munroe Shirley Ambrose
Ram John Holder Augustus 'Porkpie' Grant
Gyearbuor Asante Matthew
Kim Walker Gloria Ambrose
Geff Francis Michael Ambrose
Robbie Gee Lee Stanley
Justin Pickett Sean Ambrose
Dominic Keating Tony
Matilda Thorpe Mandy Mosgrove

Crew

Trix Worrell

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