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Black Books

TV-PG 2000 Comedy · 3 seasons
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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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Black Books centres around the foul tempered and wildly eccentric bookshop owner Bernard Black. His devotion to drunkenness and wilful antagonism enriches both his life and that of Manny, his assistant. Manny, bearded, sweet and good, is everything that Bernard isnt and is relentlessly punished just for existing. They depend on each other for meaning as Fran, their oldest friend, depends on them for distraction. The trio creates a unique dynamic, showcasing the trials and tribulations of friendship, business, and life itself. Black Books is a haven of books, wine and conversation, the only threat to the groups peace and prosperity is their own limitless stupidity.

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Created by Dylan Moran and Graham Linehan, Black Books features Dylan Moran as the misanthropic Bernard Black, the owner of the titular bookshop. Bill Bailey stars as Manny Bianco, Bernard's long-suffering and somewhat innocent assistant. Tamsin Greig plays Fran Katzenjammer, their relentlessly optimistic and often unlucky friend, always searching for love and purpose in the midst of their chaos.

What people like about Black Books

Viewers celebrate the show's clever writing, the fantastic chemistry between the lead actors, and its consistently funny storylines. The relatable characters and the absurd situations they find themselves in make Black Books a comedy gem.
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TV Show Score

81%

Released

September 29, 2000

Creator

Dylan Moran, Graham Linehan

Cast

Dylan Moran, Bill Bailey, Tamsin Greig

Genre

Comedy

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