Tv Show · 24 min · 15 · cmy, eur
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.
Where to watch Black Books
Available on 4 platforms across 2 countries.
Chart positions today
Currently charting in 3 countries, best placed at #295 in New Zealand.
- New Zealand #295
- United Kingdom #300
- Australia #725
Available languages
Audio: English
Subtitles: English
Chart history
Black Books has spent 1 days in a top 3, 2 days in a top 10 and 39 days in a top 100 across the markets we track. Its best position anywhere is #3.
Seasons
3 seasons, 18 episodes in total.
- Season 1 (2000) — 6 episodes
- Season 2 (2002) — 6 episodes
- Season 3 (2004) — 6 episodes
Cast
Dylan Moran, Bill Bailey, Tamsin Greig
Crew
Dylan Moran (creator), Graham Linehan (creator), Nira Park (producer)