29/09/2000-15/04/2004 · Comedy

Overview

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.

Cast

Dylan Moran

Bernard

Bill Bailey

Manny

Tamsin Greig

Fran

Ben Homewood

Monk,Customer

Daisy Campbell

Julie

Paul Beech

Customer,Abbott

Keith Allen

Dave 'Mouse Ear' Smith

Craig Parkinson

Martin the Tout

Jiggy Bhore

Light Holiday Customer

Justin Edwards

Poker Customer

Seasons

Specials

Release Date: 30/04/2000

Season 1

Release Date: 29/09/2000

Season 2

Release Date: 01/03/2002

Season 3

Release Date: 11/03/2004