Black Books

Series - 2000 - Comedy, Made in Europe

The story

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.

Directed by

Martin Dennis, Graham Linehan, Nick Wood

Starring

Dylan Moran, Bill Bailey, Tamsin Greig, Keith Allen, Craig Parkinson, Jiggy Bhore

Where to watch

prime

Ratings

IMDb 8.4 out of 10