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Desmond's (1989)

TV Series ★ 7.3 30 min

Comedy

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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Quick facts

Released
January 5, 1989
Runtime
30 min
Rating
TV-14
IMDb
tt0133299
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Studio
Humphrey Barclay Productions

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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 Gyearbuor Asante Matthew Alphonsia Emmanuel Alphonsia Emmanuel Mona Hammond Mona Hammond Sol Raye Treva Etienne Treva Etienne Dean Gatiss Ricky Flaxman Matilda Thorpe Matilda Thorpe Mandy Mosgrove Kim Walker Gloria Ambrose

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Frequently asked questions

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 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.
Who created Desmond's?
Desmond's was created by Trix Worrell.
Who stars in Desmond's?
Desmond's stars Carmen Munroe, Norman Beaton, Dominic Keating, Robbie Gee.
When was Desmond's released?
Desmond's is a 1989 comedy series.
Where can I watch Desmond's?
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