

Overview
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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- TMDB ID
- 12453 ↗
- First aired
- 1989-01-05
- Last aired
- 1994-12-19
- Status
- Ended
- Episode runtime
- 30 min
- Genres
- Comedy
- Creators
- Trix Worrell
- Countries
- GB
- Languages
- English
Family guidance
Age ratings
13Spain (ES)
Not recommended for viewers under the age of 13.
12France (FR)
Not recommended for children under 12. Not allowed air before 10:00 p.m. Some channels and programs are subject to exception.
TV-14United States of America (US)
This program contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.
12United Kingdom (GB)
Films classified 12A and video works classified 12 contain material that is not generally suitable for children aged under 12.
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All regional certifications (7)
13Spain (ES)
Not recommended for viewers under the age of 13.
12France (FR)
Not recommended for children under 12. Not allowed air before 10:00 p.m. Some channels and programs are subject to exception.
TV-14United States of America (US)
This program contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.
12United Kingdom (GB)
Films classified 12A and video works classified 12 contain material that is not generally suitable for children aged under 12.
14+Canada (CA)
Programming intended for viewers ages 14 and older. May contain strong violence and strong profanity, and depictions of sexual activity as long as they are within the context of a story.
12Germany (DE)
The broadcaster must take the decision about the air time by taking in consideration the impact on young children in the timeframe from 6:00am to 8:00pm.
13+Turkey (TR)
Suitable for ages 13 and over.


















