prime

Desmond's

Welcome back to Desmond's barber shop in Peckham, where you can eat, drink, watch videos, play dominoes and - if you're lucky - even get your hair cut... if you're happy with short-back-and-sides.
199013 episodes13+
Join Prime

Terms apply

Episodes

  1. S2 E1 - The Treatment

    December 31, 1989
    24min
    13+
    When Desmond is taken ill, everyone at the barber shop wonders how long he's got left and thinks about what he meant to them.
    Join Prime
  2. S2 E2 - Old De Front Page

    December 31, 1989
    24min
    13+
    It's a noisy Wednesday at Desmond's with a lot of police activity in the street outside. When Beverley arrives hotfoot with some news, the reason becomes clear.
    Join Prime
  3. S2 E3 - Old De Front Page Again

    December 31, 1989
    24min
    13+
    The second of a two-part story, the dramatic siege continues at Desmond's: 12 hostages, two dangerous youths and a gun make for some hair-raising comedy.
    Join Prime
  4. S2 E4 - Veronica

    December 31, 1989
    24min
    13+
    Love and gossip are in the air at Desmond's. Sean is all wrapped up in a young computer buff called Veronica - and everyone else is all wrapped up in talking about it.
    Join Prime
  5. S2 E5 - A Microwave, Five Men And A Nappy

    December 31, 1989
    25min
    13+
    With Shirley and the kids away from the barber shop for the weekend, Desmond reckons that he is off the leash, until a generous gesture leaves him holding the baby.
    Join Prime
  6. S2 E6 - Reunion

    December 31, 1989
    24min
    13+
    Five years ago, Desmond's eldest son Michael made a pact with his university pals to meet up on a certain date and compare progress. Now, the occasion is looming and Michael is getting nervous.
    Join Prime
  7. S2 E7 - Porkpies

    December 31, 1989
    24min
    13+
    Matthew is in a panic because his sister is arriving from Africa and expects him to be a successful businessman.
    Join Prime
  8. S2 E8 - For Love Or Money

    December 31, 1989
    24min
    13+
    Desmond and Porkpie succumb to nostalgia over the music they used to make.
    Join Prime
  9. S2 E9 - Stop The World, I Want To Get Off

    December 31, 1989
    24min
    13+
    Shirley is down in the dumps, but Desmond is too preoccupied with a dominoes contest to take any notice.
    Join Prime
  10. S2 E10 - Here Comes De Sun

    December 31, 1989
    25min
    13+
    Porkpie mounts a protest against the Channel Tunnel rail link and Gloria steels herself for her exam results.
    Join Prime
  11. S2 E11 - Kung You

    December 31, 1989
    24min
    13+
    When Beverley gets mugged, Shirley decides that it's time for self-defence lessons at the barber shop.
    Join Prime
  12. S2 E12 - Aunty Susu

    December 31, 1989
    25min
    13+
    Auntie Susu pays a surprise visit from Jamaica, but the biggest surprise is what she's brought with her.
    Join Prime
  13. S2 E13 - Thirty Year Itch

    December 31, 1989
    24min
    13+
    The last episode of the series coincides with Desmond and Shirley's wedding anniversary, and Michael is bringing a girlfriend home.
    Join Prime

Details

More info

Subtitles

None available

Directors

Nic Phillips

Cast

Norman BeatonCarmen MunroeRam John HolderKim WalkerGeff FrancisGyearbuor Asante

Studio

Humphrey Barclay Productions
By clicking play, you agree to our Terms of Use.

Feedback

Support

Get Help