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5 January 1989 (UK) more
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1 win & 1 nomination more
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Robbie Gee to guest in 'EastEnders'
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Cast

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Norman Beaton ... Desmond Ambrose (48 episodes, 1989-1994)
Ram John Holder ... Augustus 'Porkpie' Grant (48 episodes, 1989-1994)
Carmen Munroe ... Shirley Ambrose (47 episodes, 1989-1994)
Gyearbuor Asante ... Matthew (47 episodes, 1989-1994)
Kim Walker ... Gloria Ambrose (40 episodes, 1989-1994)
Geff Francis ... Michael Ambrose (36 episodes, 1989-1994)
Robbie Gee ... Lee Graham / ... (34 episodes, 1989-1994)
Justin Pickett ... Sean Ambrose (30 episodes, 1989-1994)

Dominic Keating ... Tony (30 episodes, 1989-1993)
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25 min (70 episodes) | 50 min (final episode)
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Blast from the past..., 6 November 2007
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Author: netty1968 from United Kingdom

Have just finished watching what, to me, epitomised black British comedy in the '90s. This comedy is laugh out loud hilarious, without being patronising and has managed to stand the test of time, even by today's standards.

Norman Beaton (may he rest in peace) was a comedic genius and it made me cry just recalling the fact that he is no longer with us. The remaining supporting cast were equally funny, making a series basically focusing on the day to day events in a barbers in Peckham, very realistic.

A lot of the humour resonates with my own childhood, with the loud banter, constant ribbing and no one safe from the butt of a joke. I hope other people get hooked on this programme as you will not regret spending half an hour with the Ambroses...

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