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Series · 1989 – 1994 · Comedy

Desmond's

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

★7.3 1989 – 1994 6 Seasons Trix Worrell TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

6 seasons · 71 episodes

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.3 /10

based on 15 votes

Synopsis

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.

Comedy

Cast

8 principal cast

Carmen Munroe

Shirley Ambrose

Norman Beaton

Norman Beaton

Desmond Ambrose

Dominic Keating

Dominic Keating

Tony

Robbie Gee

Robbie Gee

Lee Stanley

Ram John Holder

Ram John Holder

Augustus 'Porkpie' Grant

Geff Francis

Geff Francis

Michael Ambrose

Justin Pickett

Sean Ambrose

Lisa Geoghan

Louise Dixon

Where to watch Desmond's

Desmond's is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy from Trix Worrell has 6 seasons and 71 total episodes, rated 7.3/10 by 15 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Desmond's have?

Desmond's has 6 seasons with 71 episodes in total.

Is Desmond's still on the air?

Desmond's has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Desmond's?

Desmond's airs on Channel 4.

When did Desmond's first air?

Desmond's first aired on January 5, 1989.

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