Black Books

20033 seriesEntertainment / Comedy
Available on
Channel 4

Comedians Dylan Moran and Bill Bailey star in the much-loved offbeat sitcom about bad-tempered, eccentric bookshop owner Bernard Black and his long-suffering assistant Manny. Bernard has no use for people outside his shop - and sometimes, not much use for the people inside it, either. He prefers to spend his time reading, drinking and smoking. Manny, assisted by Bernard's oldest friend, Fran, who runs Nifty Gifty, a shop down the way, frequently tries to adjust Bernard's attitude and get him to be more social.

Cooking the Books: Episode Image
Episode 1Cooking the Books

When his dodgy accountant goes on the run, Bernard has to fill in his own tax return (S1 Ep1/6) - Adult humour and strong language

Manny's First Day: Episode Image
Episode 2Manny's First Day

After offering Manny the job while he was drunk, Bernard tries to get rid of him (S1 Ep2/6) - Adult humour

Grapes of Wrath: Episode Image
Episode 3Grapes of Wrath

Bernard and Manny accept a house-sitting job where they drink an unbelievably expensive bottle of wine (S1 Ep3/6) - Adult humour

The Blackout: Episode Image
Episode 4The Blackout

When Manny chases a bagsnatcher he's mistaken for a policeman (S1 Ep4/6) - Adult humour

The Big Lockout: Episode Image
Episode 5The Big Lockout

When Bernard installs a new security system, he ends up locked out while Manny is locked in (S1 Ep5/6) - Adult humour

He's Leaving Home: Episode Image
Episode 6He's Leaving Home

Manny becomes a runaway when Bernard's relentless bossiness gets too much for him (S1 Ep6/6) - Adult humour

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