Desmond's (1989–1994)

Creator:

Trix Worrell

Stars:

Norman Beaton, Carmen Munroe, Ram John Holder

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Norman Beaton	...	Desmond Ambrose (71 episodes, 1989-1994)
Carmen Munroe	...	Shirley Ambrose (71 episodes, 1989-1994)
Ram John Holder	...	Augustus 'Porkpie' Grant (71 episodes, 1989-1994)
Gyearbuor Asante	...	Matthew (69 episodes, 1989-1994)
Kim Walker	...	Gloria Ambrose (60 episodes, 1989-1994)
Geff Francis	...	Michael Ambrose (54 episodes, 1989-1994)
Robbie Gee	...	Lee Graham (52 episodes, 1989-1994)
Justin Pickett	...	Sean Ambrose (50 episodes, 1989-1994)
Dominic Keating	...	Tony (36 episodes, 1989-1993)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

barbershop | sitcom

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 January 1989 (UK)

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Humphrey Barclay Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

50 min 25 min (70 episodes) 50 min (final episode)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

[repeated line]
Matthew: There is an old African saying...

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Crazy Credits

Series 5 & 6 had an updated opening sequence. A remix of the original "Dont Scratch My Soka", with added drum beats was used. And an alternative opening sequence of life in and around Peckham was used and different shots of Shirley and Desmond's outside the barbershop was used in different episodes.

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Connections

Featured in The New Paul O'Grady Show: Episode dated 21 October 2009 (2009)

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Soundtracks

"Don't Scratch My Soca"
Music by John Collins
Lyrics by Trix Worrell

User Reviews

What a great show!

We used to watch this show on BET and laughed ourselves silly every time. Apparently this show ended with the lead actor's death. However, I wish it would come to DVD or VHS. I would be standing in line to buy the first copies.