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Desmond's
Desmond's

Desmond's (1989)

TV-14

Comedy

30 min / United Kingdom

Summary

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.

6 Seasons

Created by

Trix Worrell

Status

Ended

Rating

7.1 with 13 votes
Network

Casting

Seasons

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