Desmond's

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Matthew is in a panic because his sister is arriving from Africa.

Desmond and Porkpie succumb to nostalgia over the music they used to make.

Shirley is down in the dumps, but Desmond is too preoccupied with a dominoes contest to take any notice.

Porkpie mounts a protest against the Channel Tunnel rail link and Gloria steels herself for her exam results.

When Beverley gets mugged, Shirley decides that it's time for self-defence lessons at the barber shop.

Auntie Susu pays a surprise visit from Jamaica, but the biggest surprise is what she's brought with her.

The last episode of the series coincides with Desmond and Shirley's wedding anniversary, and Michael is bringing a girlfriend home.