Desmond's

Comedy 1989

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Desmond Ambrose runs a barber shop in Peckham, south-east London, called Desmond's - and his shop is the hub for the community's social scene.

Comedy 1989

TV-14

Starring Dominic Keating, Norman Beaton, Carmen Munroe

EPISODE 1

French Lessons

Desmond thinks Shirley is playing away when she begins to brag about her French Teacher

24 min · Jan 5, 1989 TV-14
EPISODE 2

The Offer

When a smooth-talking businessman makes an offer for the business, Desmond considers selling up and retiring in luxury to Guyana. - Moderate language

24 min · Jan 12, 1989 TV-14
EPISODE 3

Expansion Plans

Michael decides that the shop needs more employees and he introduces Tony, who gets the job as Desmond's assistant

24 min · Jan 19, 1989 TV-14
EPISODE 4

Hello Auntie Susu

Shirley's obnoxious older sister arrives but begins to annoy everyone when she takes without asking and does things how she wants in her sister's house

24 min · Jan 26, 1989 TV-14
EPISODE 5

A Surprise for Porkpie

Porkpie disappoints everyone when he doesn't celebrate Shirley's birthday, because he needs a TV licence.

24 min · Feb 2, 1989 TV-14
EPISODE 6

Sad News

Gloria is going on a date with a gay politician, while Desmond and Shirley get news that their old friend and former band member of The Georgetown Dreamers, Sweetsticks, has died.

24 min · Feb 9, 1989 TV-14

Dominic Keating

Actor
Norman Beaton

Actor
Carmen Munroe

Actor
Geff Francis

Actor
Justin Pickett

Actor

About

Desmond's

COMEDY

Desmond Ambrose runs a barber shop in Peckham, south-east London, called Desmond's - and his shop is the hub for the community's social scene.

Information

Studio: Channel 4
Released: 1989
Rated: TV-14
Region of Origin: United Kingdom

Languages

Original Audio: English, English (United Kingdom)
Subtitles: English (United Kingdom) (SDH)