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]
Porkpie: Yeah mon.

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Crazy Credits

The series 1 - 4 theme tune was the original recording of the theme tune "Dont Scratch My Soca" and a video montage of life in and around Peckham, people arriving on ships and an exterior shot of Shirley and Desmond outside the barbershop was used.

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Connections

Featured in Laughter in the House: The Story of British Sitcom (1999)

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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.