# Where to watch Desmond's (1989) in the UK

> Desmond's (1989) is available to watch free in the UK on Channel 4. Last verified on 6 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1989  
**Runtime:** 30 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 7.3/10  
**Genres:** Comedy  
**Seasons:** 6  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 6 May 2026 (2026-05-06T17:20:03.316Z)  

## Synopsis

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.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Channel 4](https://www.channel4.com/search?q=Desmond's)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Desmond's for free in the UK?**

Desmond's (1989) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom.

**Are all seasons of Desmond's on the same service?**

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**Is Desmond's on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Desmond's is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this TV series's availability data?**

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## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/12453/desmond-s-1989
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/71xiYCQTmeBQrtVtnODK0TeEeiv.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/12453/desmond-s-1989.json

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