Desmond's (1989)
Desmond's is a 1989 comedy series created by Trix Worrell. It stars Carmen Munroe, Norman Beaton and Dominic Keating.
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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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.
When was Desmond's released?
Desmond's was released on 5 January 1989.
How many episodes does Desmond's have?
Desmond's has 71 episodes across 6 seasons.
Who made Desmond's?
Desmond's was created by Trix Worrell.
Cast
- Carmen Munroe as Shirley Ambrose
- Norman Beaton as Desmond Ambrose
- Dominic Keating as Tony
- Robbie Gee as Lee Stanley
- Ram John Holder as Augustus 'Porkpie' Grant
- Geff Francis as Michael Ambrose
- Justin Pickett as Sean Ambrose
- Lisa Geoghan as Louise Dixon
- Gyearbuor Asante as Matthew
- Alphonsia Emmanuel
- Mona Hammond
- Sol Raye