Desmond's - Season 2
Season 2
Welcome back to Desmond's barber shop in Peckham, where you can eat, drink, watch videos, play dominoes and - if you're lucky - even get your hair cut... if you're happy with short-back-and-sides.
Episodes
The Treatment
When Desmond is taken ill, everyone at the barber shop wonders how long he's got left and thinks about what he meant to them.
'Old De Front Page
It's a noisy Wednesday at Desmond's with a lot of police activity in the street outside. When Beverley arrives hotfoot with some news, the reason becomes clear.
'Old De Front Page Again
The second of a two-part story, the dramatic siege continues at Desmond's: 12 hostages, two dangerous youths and a gun make for some hair-raising comedy.
Veronica
Love and gossip are in the air at Desmond's. Sean is all wrapped up in a young computer buff called Veronica - and everyone else is all wrapped up in talking about it.
A Microwave, Five Men and a Nappy
With Shirley and the kids away from the barber shop for the weekend, Desmond reckons that he is off the leash, until a generous gesture leaves him holding the baby.
Reunion
Five years ago, Desmond's eldest son Michael made a pact with his university pals to meet up on a certain date and compare progress. Now, the occasion is looming and Michael is getting nervous.
Porkpies
Matthew is in a panic because his sister is arriving from Africa.
For Love or Money
Desmond and Porkpie succumb to nostalgia over the music they used to make.
Stop the World, I Want to Get Off
Shirley is down in the dumps, but Desmond is too preoccupied with a dominoes contest to take any notice.
Here Comes De Sun
Porkpie mounts a protest against the Channel Tunnel rail link and Gloria steels herself for her exam results.
Kung You
When Beverley gets mugged, Shirley decides that it's time for self-defence lessons at the barber shop.
Aunty Susu
Auntie Susu pays a surprise visit from Jamaica, but the biggest surprise is what she's brought with her.
Thirty Year Itch
The last episode of the series coincides with Desmond and Shirley's wedding anniversary, and Michael is bringing a girlfriend home.
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