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Black Books (2000)

8.1/10 Ended 25, 30 min Sep 29, 2000 3 Seasons
Comedy

Black Books centres around the foul tempered and wildly eccentric bookshop owner Bernard Black. Bernard’s devotion to the twin pleasures of drunkenness and wilful antagonism deepens and enriches both his life and that of Manny, his assistant. Bearded, sweet and good, Manny is everything that Bernard isn’t and is punished by Bernard relentlessly just for the crime of existing. They depend on each other for meaning as Fran, their oldest friend, depends on them for distraction. Black Books is a haven of books, wine and conversation, the only threat to the group’s peace and prosperity is their own limitless stupidity.

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Show Details

Original Title Black Books
Original Language EN
Status Ended
Type Scripted
Total Episodes 18
Total Seasons 3
Popularity 11.1

Networks

Channel 4
GB

Cast

Dylan Moran
Dylan Moran
Bernard
18 episodes
Bill Bailey
Bill Bailey
Manny
18 episodes
Tamsin Greig
Tamsin Greig
Fran
18 episodes
Ben Homewood
Ben Homewood
Monk
2 episodes
No Photo" alt="Daisy Campbell" class="cast-photo">
Daisy Campbell
Julie
2 episodes
No Photo" alt="Paul Beech" class="cast-photo">
Paul Beech
Abbott
2 episodes
Graham Linehan
Graham Linehan
Man in Takeaway
2 episodes
Keith Allen
Keith Allen
Dave 'Mouse Ear' Smith
1 episodes
Craig Parkinson
Craig Parkinson
Martin the Tout
1 episodes
No Photo" alt="Jiggy Bhore" class="cast-photo">
Jiggy Bhore
Light Holiday Customer
1 episodes
Justin Edwards
Justin Edwards
Poker Customer
1 episodes
No Photo" alt="Su Elliot" class="cast-photo">
Su Elliot
Betting Clerk
1 episodes

Key Crew

Created By Dylan Moran, Graham Linehan
Executive Producer William Burdett-Coutts
Producer Nira Park

Seasons

Specials
Specials
13 episodes 2000
Season 1
Season 1
6 episodes 2000

Meet Bernard Black, a foul tempered and eccentric bookshop owner who loves his books but hates his c...

Season 2
Season 2
6 episodes 2002

In season two, Bernard is convinced the Manny is mad; Manny worries about the reliability of his mag...

Season 3
Season 3
6 episodes 2004

Bernard Black is back for a third season of his multi-award winning and critically acclaimed comedy....

Networks

Channel 4
GB

Videos & Trailers

Dead Parrot Supercut: The Best Of Black Books
Dead Parrot Supercut: The Best Of Black Books
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Black Books - Trailer
Black Books - Trailer
Trailer
Yoga - Black Books
Yoga - Black Books
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Black Books - Fran (Hello Sun)
Black Books - Fran (Hello Sun)
Clip
Black Books Promo 1
Black Books Promo 1
Teaser
Black Books | Circus of Death | Channel 4
Black Books | Circus of Death | Channel 4
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Backdrops
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Backdrop Image
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Keywords

london, england bookshop surreal wine misanthrophy surrealism eccentric book store irishman drunkenness sitcom accountant workplace comedy

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Rating
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Based on 541 votes

Details
First Air Date September 29, 2000
Last Air Date April 15, 2004
Country GB
Language EN
Status Ended
Popularity 11.1
Links
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