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.
Written by Sophie and last updated on Jan 02, 2023.
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Manny runs away from the bookshop into the arms of a beard loving photographer.
The episode was rated 7,73 from 330 votes.
After 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.
The episode was rated 8,00 from 448 votes.
Bernard’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.
The episode was rated 8,02 from 602 votes.
A hyper, coffee fueled Manny is mistaken for a policeman.
The episode was rated 8,07 from 397 votes.
The shop gets a new security system that no-one can work.
The episode was rated 8,10 from 362 votes.
Bernard and Manny accept a house-sitting job to get away from their new cleaner. They also drink some wine.
The episode was rated 8,19 from 432 votes.
