The read
The series ran 6 seasons across 71 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.8/10
15 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Season 1 | 6 ep1989 |
| 2 | Season 2 | 13 ep1990 |
| 3 | Season 3 | 13 ep1991 |
| 4 | Season 4 | 13 ep1992 |
| 5 | Season 5 | 13 ep1993 |
| 6 | Season 6 | 13 ep1994 |
Cast
- Carmen MunroeShirley Ambrose
- Norman BeatonDesmond Ambrose
- Dominic KeatingTony
- Robbie GeeLee Stanley
- Ram John HolderAugustus 'Porkpie' Grant
- Geff FrancisMichael Ambrose
- Justin PickettSean Ambrose
- Lisa GeoghanLouise Dixon
- Gyearbuor AsanteMatthew
- Alphonsia EmmanuelCast
- Mona HammondCast
- Sol RayeCast
Stills
Themes
london, englandworking classbusinessfamilybarbershopsitcomworkplace comedy