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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.

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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.

Availability in India as of 2 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

Latest episode

S6 E13: O Little Town Of Peckham

Aired 19 December 1994

Seasons 6

Details

First aired
5 January 1989
Last aired
19 December 1994
Network
Channel 4
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom
Type
Scripted
Rated
TV-14
london, englandworking classbusinessfamilybarbershopsitcomworkplace comedy

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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.

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