Carmen Munroe
Shirley Ambrose
Series
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7.315 votes1989TV-1430mEndedComedy
Synopsis
“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.
Episodes
Season 1
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1. French LessonsNow viewing1989-01-0530mDesmond thinks Shirley is playing away when she begins to brag about her French teacher.
2. The Offer1989-01-1230mDesmond considers selling the shop to retire in Guyana early, when a smooth-talking businessman enters the shop. Deciding to apply for a loan to do up the shop instead, Desmond visits the bank only to find his eldest son Michael is the one who'll make the decision.
3. Expansion Plans1989-01-1930mMichael decides that the shop needs more employees and he introduces Tony, who gets the job as Desmond's assistant.
4. Hello Aunty Susu1989-01-2630mShirley's obnoxious older sister arrives but begins to annoy everyone when she takes without asking and does things how she wants in her sister's house.
5. A Surprise for Porkpie1989-02-0230mPorkpie disappoints everyone when he doesn't celebrate Shirley's birthday, because he needs a TV licence.
6. Sad News1989-02-0930mGloria is going on a date with a gay politician, while Desmond and Shirley get news that their old friend and former band member of The Georgetown Dreamers, Sweetsticks, has died.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
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Norman Beaton
Desmond Ambrose
Dominic Keating
Tony
Robbie Gee
Lee Stanley
Ram John Holder
Augustus 'Porkpie' Grant
Geff Francis
Michael Ambrose
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Sean Ambrose
No photo Lisa Geoghan
Louise Dixon
No photo Gyearbuor Asante
Matthew
Alphonsia Emmanuel
Mona Hammond
No photo Sol Raye
Treva Etienne
No photo Dean Gatiss
Ricky Flaxman
Matilda Thorpe
Mandy Mosgrove
No photo Kim Walker
Gloria Ambrose
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Desmond's available to watch online?
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How many seasons does Desmond's have?
Desmond's has 6 seasons and 71 episodes.
When did Desmond's first air?
Desmond's first aired in 1989.
Is Desmond's still running?
Desmond's's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Desmond's?
Desmond's is classified as Comedy.