This week's episode will explore the Black sitcom: Desmond's. A 6 series comedy, set in a Guyanese barbershop in Peckham. We'll look at:1)Why it started?2) How important it was in challenging negative stereotypical portrayals of Black people at the time?3) How important is the show for viewers today?4) Some political commentary in the show.5) The Cast: Where are they now?

This week's episode will explore the Black sitcom: Desmond's. A 6 series comedy, set in a Guyanese barbershop in Peckham. We'll look at: 1)Why it started? 2) How important it was in challenging negative stereotypical portrayals of Black people at the time? 3) How important is the show for viewers today? 4) Some political commentary in the show. 5) The Cast: Where are they now?

061: Desmond's and Black representation on TV

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The History Hotline is the hottest line for all things Black history and beyond... A space to have honest conversations about Black history and how it impacts the world we live in. We’re here to explore some of the facets of Black history ignored by the mainstream, your teachers and the textbooks.

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061: Desmond's and Black representation on TV

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