Black Books: Season 1

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Channel 4 | Season Premiere Date: September 29, 2000

Starring: Tamsin Greig, Bill Bailey, Dylan Moran

Summary: Black Books is a second-hand bookshop in London run by an Irishman named Bernard Black. He is probably the planet's least-suited person to run such an establishment: he makes no effort to sell, closes at strange hours on a whim, is in a perpetual alcoholic stupor, abhors his customers (sometimes physically abusing them) and is oftenBlack Books is a second-hand bookshop in London run by an Irishman named Bernard Black. He is probably the planet's least-suited person to run such an establishment: he makes no effort to sell, closes at strange hours on a whim, is in a perpetual alcoholic stupor, abhors his customers (sometimes physically abusing them) and is often comatose at his desk. Help comes in the lumpy shape of Manny Bianco, a hairy, bumbling individual who (almost by osmosis) becomes Bernard's assistant. Manny is not exactly great at the job either but he is a million times better than Bernard. Next door is Fran, an anxious, frustrated woman who (in the first series) runs a sort of new-age shop selling the most unlikely bits of arty junk. (In the second, her shop wasn't seen.) Fran is friends with Bernard and, through him, with Manny; together the trio become embroiled in escapades that are sometimes extreme fantastically ludicrous, and always bizarre. The show has won two BAFTA awards and one Bronze Rose award. The show has also been nominated for two British Comedy Awards and an Irish Film and Television Award. … Expand

Genre(s): Comedy

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E6. He's Leaving Home
Air Date: November 3, 2000
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S1:E5. The Big Lock-Out
Air Date: October 27, 2000
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S1:E4. The Blackout
Air Date: October 20, 2000

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GavGav96

Dec 4, 2010

'Black Books' is simply flawless - it has hilarious jokes, modest effects, and original characters. A definite must-see for anybody who has taste in striking comedy.

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lpiniki

Mar 29, 2014

Brilliant comedy. Right there on my list of the best 5 comedy series of all time. Original characters. Black humour at times, smart at others. And totally re-watchable! BRILLIANT!

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padair

Apr 24, 2011

This is my favourite show on TV. The simple humor is great and it will have you crying from laughter. The only problem with this show is that there are not enough episodes. Maybe I am just greedy and want more.

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brockcheese

Mar 10, 2020

A very interesting comedy. Often dark and dour, Dylan Moran delivers his signature drunk and stumbling delivery here to much acclaim. An excellent British comedy.

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heromoder

Apr 21, 2015

Very very funny. Dylan Moran is a genius, it's that simple. Great cast, great laughs and great times had by all. A few episodes miss the mark, but otherwise TV gold.

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WhiteTalpa

Mar 3, 2013

A really good classic UK comedy, thanks to the talent of Graham Linehan the characters are so unique and funny in there own way. One of the best UK comedy's

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moslegend34

Jun 5, 2015

'You know, with the astronauts and the 'We did it at the end!'
Dylan Moran consistently dazzles with his cynical and dark demeanour in a simple yet existential humour noir series. Accompanied by his clueless worker and eccentric neighbour, they deliver a non-stop roll of humour to have you'You know, with the astronauts and the 'We did it at the end!'
Dylan Moran consistently dazzles with his cynical and dark demeanour in a simple yet existential humour noir series. Accompanied by his clueless worker and eccentric neighbour, they deliver a non-stop roll of humour to have you jumping out of your seat!
'It isn't possible that you might be mistaken?'… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: March 11, 2004
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: March 1, 2002
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 29, 2000
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  S1:E6. He's Leaving Home
  Air Date: November 3, 2000
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  S1:E5. The Big Lock-Out
  Air Date: October 27, 2000
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  S1:E4. The Blackout
  Air Date: October 20, 2000
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  S1:E3. The Grapes of Wrath
  Air Date: October 13, 2000
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  S1:E2. Manny's First Day
  Air Date: October 6, 2000
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  S1:E1. Cooking the Books
  Air Date: September 29, 2000