TV series
Black Books
2000–2004, English, on Channel 4. Created by Dylan Moran & Graham Linehan.
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.
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 18
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Status
- Ended in 2004
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8.1/10 from 652 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Latest episode
S3 E6: Party
Aired 15 April 2004
Seasons 3
Cast & crew
- Dylan MoranCreator
- Graham LinehanCreator
- Dylan MoranBernard · 18 ep
- Bill BaileyManny · 18 ep
- Tamsin GreigFran · 18 ep
- Ben HomewoodMonk · 2 ep
- Daisy CampbellJulie · 2 ep
- Paul BeechCustomer · 2 ep
- Graham LinehanMan in Takeaway · 2 ep
- Keith AllenDave 'Mouse Ear' Smith · 1 ep
- Craig ParkinsonMartin the Tout · 1 ep
- Jiggy BhoreLight Holiday Customer · 1 ep
- Justin EdwardsPoker Customer · 1 ep
- Su ElliotBetting Clerk · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 29 September 2000
- Last aired
- 15 April 2004
- Network
- Channel 4
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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Black Books: quick answers
Is Black Books worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.1/10 from 652 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Black Books are there?
Black Books has 3 seasons and 18 episodes, about 25 minutes each.
Is Black Books finished?
Yes. Black Books ended in 2004, so you can watch the whole story.
Where can I watch Black Books?
Black Books is streaming on fuboTV.
Is Black Books suitable for kids?
Black Books is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Black Books?
If you liked Black Books, try Superstore, Decker, Tyler Perry's House of Payne.
Who created Black Books?
Black Books was created by Dylan Moran and Graham Linehan and stars Dylan Moran, Bill Bailey, Tamsin Greig.