Name: Desmond's
Released: 1989-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Dominic Keating, Norman Beaton, Carmen Munroe

Available on Channel 4

Classic barbershop comedy with the late, great Norman Beaton. Desmond's was first shown on Channel 4 in 1989 and ran for six years. Although Desmond's, set in a Peckham barbershop, was described as an 'ethnic sitcom' it still reached a mainstream audience and appealed across all ages and cultures in Britain.

Comedy · 1989 · 24 min

Starring Dominic Keating , Norman Beaton , Carmen Munroe

EPISODE 1

French Lessons

Desmond is jealous when Shirley takes French lessons from a handsome instructor.

24 min · 5 Jan 1989
EPISODE 2

The Offer

When a smooth-talking businessman makes him an offer, Desmond considers selling up and retiring to Guyana.

24 min · 12 Jan 1989
EPISODE 3

Expansion Plans

Michael's plans for expanding the shop do not go down too well with Desmond, who is beginning to feel redundant.

24 min · 19 Jan 1989
EPISODE 4

Hello Auntie Susu

Shirley is feeling overworked and overweight, but her lively big sister Susu is coming all the way from Jamaica to see her. Desmond hopes that this might cheer her up.

24 min · 26 Jan 1989
EPISODE 5

A Surprise for Porkpie

Shirley celebrates her birthday, but Porkpie feels left out. However, a surprise lies in store for him.

24 min · 2 Feb 1989
EPISODE 6

Sad News

Gloria gets ready to go on a date with a new love interest, but all is not as it seems. Meanwhile, Desmond and Shirley get news that Sweetsticks, an old friend and former band member of the Georgetown Dreamers, has passed away.

24 min · 9 Feb 1989