Desmond’s to be honoured
October 26, 2026
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LONDON, England — One of Britain’s most influential television comedies will on Saturday be celebrated with the unveiling of a Nubian Jak blue plaque honouring Desmond’s, the ground-breaking Channel 4 sitcom that brought black British and Caribbean life, humour, and culture into millions of homes across the UK.
Created by Trix Worrell and starring the unforgettable Norman Beaton — who died in December 1994 — and Carmen Munroe, Desmond’s broke new ground when it arrived on television in 1989.
Set in a Peckham barbershop, the series brought together generations, cultures, and communities through unforgettable characters.
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