Desmond's

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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First aired

5 Jan 1989

Seasons

6

Episodes

71

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Last aired

19 Dec 1994

Genres

• Comedy

Status

Ended

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Network

Channel 4

Episode runtime

30 min

Countries

• GB

Original language

en

Original title

Desmond's

Creators

TWTrix Worrell

Cast

CMCarmen Munroeas Shirley AmbroseNorman Beatonas Desmond AmbroseDominic Keatingas TonyKim WalkerRobbie Geeas Lee StanleyRam John Holderas Augustus 'Porkpie' GrantGeff Francisas Michael AmbroseJPJustin Pickettas Sean AmbroseLGLisa Geoghanas Louise DixonGAGyearbuor Asanteas Matthew

Writers

TWTrix Worrell

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