Desmond's

Desmond's (1989-1994)

EndedScripted showComedy

Desmond's is centered around Desmond Ambrose played by Norman Beaton. Desmond owns a barber shop in Peckham, London which is a local gathering place for a group of West Indian immigrants. Little hairdressing gets done, as this is more a meeting place than a barber shop.

Network
Scheduleevery Monday at 20:30 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S06E13O Little Town of PeckhamDec 19, 1994
S06E12A Sign of the TimesDec 12, 1994
S06E11When the Cat's AwayDec 5, 1994
S06E10Heavy TrafficNov 28, 1994
S06E09The Return of Hyacinth GreenNov 21, 1994
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What year did Desmond's premiere?

Desmond's premiered in the year 1989.

Who is the main character of Desmond's?

Desmond Ambrose is the main character of Desmond's.

What is the setting of Desmond's?

Desmond's is set in a barbershop in Peckham, London.

Who plays the role of Desmond Ambrose in Desmond's?

Norman Beaton plays the role of Desmond Ambrose in Desmond's.

What is the name of the barbershop in Desmond's?

The name of the barbershop in Desmond's is "Desmond's".

Who owns the barbershop in Desmond's?

Desmond Ambrose owns the barbershop in Desmond's.

What are some of the recurring characters in Desmond's?

Some of the recurring characters in Desmond's include Shirley, Matthew, and Porkpie.

What is the relationship between Desmond and Shirley in Desmond's?

Desmond and Shirley have a romantic relationship in Desmond's.

What does Matthew do for a living in Desmond's?

Matthew is a teacher in Desmond's.

Who plays the role of Matthew in Desmond's?

Gyearbuor Asante plays the role of Matthew in Desmond's.

What is the relationship between Porkpie and Desmond in Desmond's?

Porkpie is Desmond's best friend in Desmond's.

Who is Porkpie played by in Desmond's?

Ram John Holder plays the role of Porkpie in Desmond's.

What is the predominant ethnicity of the characters in Desmond's?

The characters in Desmond's are predominantly of African-Caribbean descent.

How many episodes of Desmond's were produced?

A total of 71 episodes of Desmond's were produced.

Was Desmond's well received by audiences and critics?

Yes, Desmond's was generally well received by both audiences and critics.

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GenreComedy