

TV series
Desmond's
1989–1994, English, on Channel 4. Created by Trix Worrell.
You didn’t go there to get your hair cut!
Desmond's was a British television situation comedy broadcast by Channel 4 from 1989 to 1994. With 71 episodes, Desmond's became Channel 4's longest-running sitcom. The first series was shot in 1988, with the first episode broadcast in January 1989. The show was made in and set in Peckham, London, England and featured a predominantly Black British Guyanese cast. Conceived and co-written by Trix Worrell, and produced by Charlie Hanson and Humphrey Barclay, this series starred Norman Beaton as barber Desmond Ambrose. Desmond's shop was a gathering place for an assortment of local characters.
- Seasons
- 6
- Episodes
- 71
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1994
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Desmond's is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Latest episode
S6 E13: O Little Town Of Peckham
Aired 19 December 1994
Seasons 6
Cast & crew
- Trix WorrellCreator
- Carmen MunroeShirley Ambrose · 71 ep
- Norman BeatonDesmond Ambrose · 71 ep
- Dominic KeatingTony · 71 ep
- Robbie GeeLee Stanley · 71 ep
- Ram John HolderAugustus 'Porkpie' Grant · 71 ep
- Geff FrancisMichael Ambrose · 71 ep
- Justin PickettSean Ambrose · 71 ep
- Lisa GeoghanLouise Dixon · 71 ep
- Gyearbuor AsanteMatthew · 71 ep
- Mona HammondCast · 71 ep
- Sol RayeCast · 71 ep
- Treva EtienneCast · 71 ep
Details
- First aired
- 5 January 1989
- Last aired
- 19 December 1994
- Network
- Channel 4
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-14
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Desmond's: quick answers
Is Desmond's worth watching?
Desmond's doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Desmond's are there?
Desmond's has 6 seasons and 71 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Desmond's finished?
Yes. Desmond's ended in 1994, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Desmond's on?
Desmond's is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
Desmond's parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Desmond's is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Desmond's?
If you liked Desmond's, try Archie Bunker's Place, Less than Perfect, Little Britain.
Who created Desmond's?
Desmond's was created by Trix Worrell and stars Carmen Munroe, Norman Beaton, Dominic Keating.





