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Status: Ended
Network: Channel 4
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.3/10
Desmond's
Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 1989, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.3 across its 6 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Carmen Munroe
Shirley Ambrose
Norman Beaton
Desmond Ambrose
Dominic Keating
Tony
Robbie Gee
Lee Stanley
Ram John Holder
Augustus 'Porkpie' Grant
Geff Francis
Michael Ambrose
Justin Pickett
Sean Ambrose
Lisa Geoghan
Louise Dixon
Seasons
Season 1
6 Episodes • Aired 1989-01-05
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
13 Episodes • Aired 1990-01-22
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
13 Episodes • Aired 1991-10-28
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 4
13 Episodes • Aired 1992-10-05
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 5
13 Episodes • Aired 1993-09-27
No season overview provided for this season.