Desmond's 1989
“You didn’t go there to get your hair cut!”
What is Desmond's?
Desmond's is a television series first released in 1989. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1989
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 71
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 5, 1989
- Networks
- Channel 4
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 71 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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Desmond's is a television series first released in 1989. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Channel 4. Current status: Ended. Spans 6 seasons and 71 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A London barbershop becomes the heart of a vibrant community sitcom.”
- Sharp humor rooted in Peckham life
- Ensemble cast showcases Black British talent
- Humor is culturally specific to 1990s UK
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven British comedies set in a local gathering place.
Rated TV-14, suitable for teen and adult viewers.
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When did Desmond's first air?
The series premiered in January 1989 on Channel 4 and ran until 1994.
How many episodes are there?
Desmond's consists of 71 episodes.
Who created the show?
It was conceived and co‑written by Trix Worrell.
Who stars as the main character?
Norman Beaton plays the barber Desmond Ambrose.
Where is the series set?
The sitcom is set in Peckham, London, centred on Desmond’s barbershop.
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