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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.

1989 |6 Seasons  | 30m |  Comedy

Cast

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Norman Beaton

Desmond Ambrose

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Dominic Keating

Tony

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Robbie Gee

Lee Stanley

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Ram John Holder

Augustus 'Porkpie' Grant

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Geff Francis

Michael Ambrose

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Lisa Geoghan

Louise Dixon

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Alphonsia Emmanuel

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Mona Hammond

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Treva Etienne

Seasons List

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Season 1

1989

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Season 2

1990

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Season 3

1991

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Season 4

1992

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Season 5

1993

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Season 6

1994

More Details

Creator

Trix Worrell

Status

Ended

Languages

English

Network

Channel 4