Black Books

2000 - 2004 TV-PG 25m 8.5

Bernard Black runs a book shop, though his customer service skills leave something to be desired. He hires Manny as an employee. Fran runs the shop next door. Between the three of them many adventures ensue.

Bernard Black runs a small bookstore that somehow survives despite Bernard's non-existent customer service skills and ethos. He hires Manny as an employee. Fran runs the shop next door, selling knick-knacks people don't need. Between the three of them many adventures ensue.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 Cooking the Books

1. Cooking the Books

Aired: Sep 29, 2000

Bernard is struggling to cope with getting down to menial but essential tasks...

Episode 2 Manny's First Day

2. Manny's First Day

Aired: Oct 6, 2000

Bernard wakes up to discover that he has a new employee for his book shop, wh...

Episode 3 Grapes of Wrath

3. Grapes of Wrath

Aired: Oct 13, 2000

After Manny calls a cleaner to the shop, he and Bernard must vacate it. Lucki...

Episode 4 The Blackout

4. The Blackout

Aired: Oct 20, 2000

Manny stays up watching 'The Sweeney' and is mistaken for a policeman after c...

Episode 5 The Big Lock-Out

5. The Big Lock-Out

Aired: Oct 27, 2000

Following a burglary Bernard buys a sophisticated alarm system which results ...

Episode 6 He's Leaving Home

6. He's Leaving Home

Aired: Nov 3, 2000

Manny finally gets fed up with Bernard's constant abuse and demands on him so...

Info about Black Books

Current Status: Ended

Network: Channel 4

Genres: Comedy