7.5
Superstore
2015
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.
Cooking the BooksSep 29, 2000 · 22m · ★ 7.6Bernard’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.
Manny's First DayOct 6, 2000 · 23m · ★ 7.7After 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.
Grapes of WrathOct 13, 2000 · 24m · ★ 7.7Bernard and Manny accept a house-sitting job to get away from their new cleaner. They also drink some wine.
The BlackoutOct 20, 2000 · 24m · ★ 7.5A hyper, coffee fueled Manny is mistaken for a policeman.
The Big Lock-OutOct 27, 2000 · 24m · ★ 8.1The shop gets a new security system that no-one can work.
He's Leaving HomeNov 3, 2000 · 24m · ★ 7.1Manny runs away from the bookshop into the arms of a beard loving photographer.
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.
Dylan MoranBernard
Bill BaileyManny
Tamsin GreigFran
Graham LinehanMan in Takeaway
Keith AllenDave 'Mouse Ear' Smith
Craig ParkinsonMartin the Tout
Justin EdwardsPoker Customer
Martin FreemanDoctor
Kevin EldonCleaner
Omid DjaliliTrebor
David WalliamsCustomer
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