Desmond's: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

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.

Series details

• Title: Desmond's
• Format: Scripted
• Language: English
• Genres: Comedy
• Premiere date: 1989-01-05
• Final broadcast date listed: 1994-12-19
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: Channel 4
• Network country: United Kingdom
• Typical episode runtime: 30 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 5059

Cast and credited roles

• Dominic Keating — Tony
• Carmen Munroe — Shirley Ambrose
• Geff Francis — Michael Ambrose
• Gyearbuor Asante — Matthew
• Justin Pickett — Sean Ambrose
• Kim Walker — Gloria Ambrose
• Lisa Geoghan — Louise
• Norman Beaton — Desmond Ambrose
• Ram John Holder — Augustus 'Porkpie' Grant
• Robbie Gee — Lee Graham
• Alphonsia Emmanuel — Patricia
• Count Prince Miller — Vince

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 1989-01-05; final listed air date 1989-02-09; episode order: 6.
• Season 2: premiered 1990-01-22; final listed air date 1990-04-16; episode order: 13.
• Season 3: premiered 1991-10-28; final listed air date 1992-02-03; episode order: 13.
• Season 4: premiered 1992-10-05; final listed air date 1992-12-28; episode order: 13.
• Season 5: premiered 1993-09-27; final listed air date 1993-12-20; episode order: 13.
• Season 6: premiered 1994-09-26; final listed air date 1994-12-19; episode order: 13.

Source and licence

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