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Summary

Desmond Ambrose (Norman Beaton) owns a barber's shop in Peckham, London.

His shop is a gathering place for a motley crew of West Indian 'philosophers' like Porkpie (Ram John Holder).

Not a lot of haircutting goes on, but everyone gets together and has a good time putting the world to rights.

Desmond's wife Shirley (Carmen Munro) is usually on hand to rustle up something for the hungry 'punters' to eat.

Cast List

  Norman Beaton as Desmond Ambrose
  Carmen Munro as Shirley Ambrose
  Ram John Holder as Porkpie
  Christopher Asante as Matthew (1)
  Gyearbuor Asante as Matthew (2)
  Geoff Francis as Michael
  Robert Gee as Lee
  Lisa Geoghan as Louise
  Dominic Keating as Tony
  Joan Ann Maynard as Beverley
  Justin Pickett as Sean
  Matilda Thorpe as Mandy
  Kim Walker as Gloria

Production Details

Written by:
Trix Worrell

Directed by:
Mandie Fletcher, Nic Phillips, Charlie Hanson, Trix Worrell, Joan Sargent, David Askey, Ian McLean

Produced by:
Humphrey Barclay

6 series, 71 episodes

Transmitted: 1989-94

TV Channel: Channel 4

Channel 4

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