Black Books

Name: Black Books
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2000-09-29
Rating: 8.1
Cast: Dylan Moran, Bill Bailey, Tamsin Greig

ENDED3 Seasons18 Episodes★ 8.1

Black Books is a comedy series on Channel 4 that ran from 2000 to 2004, ending after 3 seasons and 18 episodes.

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NetworkChannel 4

First AiredSep 29, 2000

Last AiredApr 15, 2004

GenreComedy

Runtime25 min

Created ByDylan Moran, Graham Linehan

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited Kingdom

ProductionChannel 4 Television, Assembly Film and Television, Big Talk Studios

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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Cast

Dylan Moran

Bernard

Bill Bailey

Manny

Tamsin Greig

Fran

Seasons & Episodes3 seasons · 18 episodes

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Bernard Black is back for a third season of his multi-award winning and critically acclaimed comedy. Black Books continues to explore the musing and time-wasting techniques of raddled proprietor Bernard Black, his shy, multi-challenged assistant Manny Bianco and their underachieving friend Fran Katzenjammer.

E1Manny Come Home

Mar 11, 200425m★ 7.5

When Manny defects to Goliath Books after an "incident" with Bernard, his ex-employer's life spirals out of control. Meanwhile Fran returns from holiday only to be greeted by the squalor of Bernard's shop.

E2Elephants and Hens

Mar 18, 200423m★ 8.1

When Bernard holds a children's themed book day in the shop, Fran bets Manni and Bernard they couldn't write a children's book over a weekend, while Bernard bets Fran back that she will have an awful time at her friend's hen party.

E3Moo-Ma and Moo-Pa

Mar 25, 200424m★ 7.6

Manny's parents visit the shop for the weekend, and the lies he's told them throw Fran and Bernard's lives into chaos.

E4A Little Flutter

Apr 1, 200424m★ 7.5

Bernard becomes addicted to gambling and forces Manny and Fran to compete for one job at the shop in order to finance his bets.

E5Travel Writer

Apr 8, 200424m★ 7.1

Fran & Manny become enamored with a dashing travel writer giving a talk at the shop, while Bernard contends with a most unorthodox new landlord.

E6Party

Apr 15, 200424m★ 7.6

Manny and Fran drag Bernard along with them to a party, but the drunken aftermath dredges up secrets and bitterness.

About Black Books

Black Books is a comedy series on Channel 4. The show first aired on Sep 29, 2000 and currently has 3 seasons and 18 episodes. Black Books has ended. It has a rating of 8.1/10 based on 652 votes. The cast includes Dylan Moran, Bill Bailey, Tamsin Greig. Created by Dylan Moran and Graham Linehan.