Desmond's (1989)

Name: Desmond's
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1989
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Carmen Munroe, Norman Beaton, Dominic Keating, Robbie Gee, Ram John Holder

1989 GB 6 Seasons 71 Episodes

Comedy

Desmond's emerged as a groundbreaking British sitcom on Channel 4, delighting audiences from 1989 to 1994 with its 71 episodes, making it the network's longest-running comedy. Filmed in 1988 and premiering in January 1989, the show is set in Peckham, London, and boasts a predominantly Black British Guyanese cast. Created and co-written by Trix Worrell, with production by Charlie Hanson and Humphrey Barclay, the series stars Norman Beaton as Desmond Ambrose, whose barbershop serves as a lively hub for a colorful array of local characters, each adding to its charm and humor.

Cast

Carmen Munroe Norman Beaton Dominic Keating Robbie Gee Ram John Holder Geff Francis Justin Pickett Lisa Geoghan Gyearbuor Asante Alphonsia Emmanuel