Desmond's

When Shirley and the kids are away for the weekend, Desmond reckons he's off the leash - until a generous gesture leaves him holding the baby.

It's a noisy Wednesday, with a lot of police activity outside. When Beverly arrives hotfoot with news, the reason becomes clear, and a day they'll never forget begins.

The second half of a two-part story of the dramatic siege at the Barbershop. Twelve hostages, two dangerous youths and a gun make for some hair-raising comedy.

Five years ago Michael made a pact with his University pals to meet up on a certain day and compare progress. The occasion is looming, and Michael's getting nervous.

When Desmond is taken ill, his family and friends at the barbershop take stock of how much he means to them.

Love and gossip are in the air. Sean is all wrapped up in a young computer buff called Veronica, and everyone else is wrapped in talking about it.

Desmond and Porkpie hit a wave of nostagia for the music they used to make.

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

Eternal student Matthew is in a panic because his sister is arriving from Africa to see what he gets up to in England.

Shirley is down in the dumps, but Desmond is too pre-occupied with a dominoes contest to notice.

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

Auntie Susu pays a surprise visit from Jamaica. 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 bringing a girlfriend home.