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Desmond's (1989)

7.3/10 1989 30m Ended

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

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.

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Carmen Munroe
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
Justin Pickett
Sean Ambrose
Lisa Geoghan
Lisa Geoghan
Louise Dixon
Gyearbuor Asante
Gyearbuor Asante
Matthew
Alphonsia Emmanuel
Alphonsia Emmanuel
Mona Hammond
Mona Hammond
Sol Raye
Sol Raye
Treva Etienne
Treva Etienne
Dean Gatiss
Dean Gatiss
Ricky Flaxman
Matilda Thorpe
Matilda Thorpe
Mandy Mosgrove
Kim Walker
Kim Walker
Gloria Ambrose

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What is Desmond's 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…
When was Desmond's released?
Desmond's was released in 1989.
What genres does Desmond's belong to?
Desmond's is categorised as Comedy.
Who stars in Desmond's?
The cast of Desmond's includes Carmen Munroe, Norman Beaton, Dominic Keating, Robbie Gee, Ram John Holder.
How many seasons of Desmond's are there?
Desmond's has 6 season(s) and 71 episodes.