
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.
Desmond's
January 5, 1989
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Cast (16)

Ram John Holder
Augustus 'Porkpie' Grant

Norman Beaton
Desmond Ambrose

Matilda Thorpe
Mandy Mosgrove

Dean Gatiss
Ricky Flaxman

Gyearbuor Asante
Matthew

Sol Raye
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Justin Pickett
Sean Ambrose

Kim Walker
Gloria Ambrose

Mona Hammond
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Carmen Munroe
Shirley Ambrose

Dominic Keating
Tony

Robbie Gee
Lee Stanley

Geff Francis
Michael Ambrose

Treva Etienne
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Lisa Geoghan
Louise Dixon
Crew (2)
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Humphrey Barclay
Producer

Charlie Hanson
Producer