1. Cooking the Books
Sep 29, 2000Bernard’s dodgy accountant has to go on the run, leaving him ill prepared to fill out his own tax return. In fact Bernard would rather do anything than fill it out.
Series 8.1
Black Books
20003 seasons518 ratings
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.
Synopsis
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.
Episodes
Seasons & episodes
3 seasons
2. Manny's First Day
Oct 6, 2000After Manny’s help with the tax return Bernard is persuaded to hire him in the shop. Unfortunately he actually sells some books, much to Bernard’s annoyance.
3. Grapes of Wrath
Oct 13, 2000Bernard and Manny accept a house-sitting job to get away from their new cleaner. They also drink some wine.
6. He's Leaving Home
Nov 3, 2000Manny runs away from the bookshop into the arms of a beard loving photographer.
Ensemble
Cast
Dylan Moran
Bernard
Bill Bailey
Manny
Tamsin Greig
Fran
Production
The details
Release
2000
Seasons
3 seasons
Country
United Kingdom
Studio
Channel 4 Television, Assembly Film and Television
Spoken languages: English
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