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.

The Entertainer: Episode Image
Episode 1The Entertainer

Ever keen to distract herself, Fran takes up piano. Ever keen to delude himself, Bernard falls in love. (S2 Ep1/6)

Fever: Episode Image
Episode 2Fever

Bernard needs a girlfriend to stop him staring. And Manny is worried about his magic hot water bottle. (S2 Ep2/6)

The Fixer: Episode Image
Episode 3The Fixer

Manny uses his underworld connections to find Fran a mysterious job (S2 Ep3/6)

Blood: Episode Image
Episode 4Blood

Unemployed and restless, Fran takes comfort in the discovery of her exotic new-found cousins (S2 Ep4/6)

Hello Sun: Episode Image
Episode 5Hello Sun

After copping a friend's disapproval, Fran tries to discover her inner karma (S2 Ep5/6) - Some strong language

A Nice Change: Episode Image
Episode 6A Nice Change

Fran suggests that she, Bernard and Manny should go on holiday, but how will they fare? (S2 Ep6/6)

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