Black Books

Available on Netflix United Kingdom

Yes, Black Books is now available on United Kingdom Netflix. It arrived for online streaming on January 19, 2022

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Synopsis

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.

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Cast

John Arthur
John Arthur
Dylan Moran
Dylan Moran
Bill Bailey
Bill Bailey
Tamsin Greig
Tamsin Greig
Paul Beech
Paul Beech
Daisy Campbell
Daisy Campbell
Ben Homewood
Ben Homewood
Nick Frost
Nick Frost
Tony Way
Tony Way
Mark Aiken
Mark Aiken

Episodes

Black Books: Season 1

Cooking the Books
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Cooking the Books

2000-09-29

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.

Manny's First Day
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Manny's First Day

2000-10-06

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.

Grapes of Wrath
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Grapes of Wrath

2000-10-13

Bernard and Manny accept a house-sitting job to get away from their new cleaner. They also drink some wine.

The Blackout
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The Blackout

2000-10-20

A hyper, coffee fueled Manny is mistaken for a policeman.

The Big Lock-Out
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The Big Lock-Out

2000-10-27

The shop gets a new security system that no-one can work.

He's Leaving Home
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He's Leaving Home

2000-11-03

Manny runs away from the bookshop into the arms of a beard loving photographer.

Black Books: Season 2

The Entertainer
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The Entertainer

2002-03-01

Fran decides to take up piano lessons with a very prominent teacher, however all doesn't go to plan and she ends up having to ask Manni for a favour. Meanwhile Bernard asks a girl out and once again Manni is called upon for a favour.

Fever
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Fever

2002-03-08

On a scorching hot day, Manni tries to maintain his body temperature so it doesn't go over 88 degrees; Fran has problems with a new neighbour, and Bernard tries to find an appropriate "summer girl".

The Fixer
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The Fixer

2002-03-15

Bernard and Manni have to deal with a gangster turned writer who plans to hold a reading of his autobiography at the book shop, however he can't read. Meanwhile Fran gets an office job where she isn't quite sure what she is meant to be doing.

Blood
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Blood

2002-03-22

Manni and Bernard try to keep up with modern book shops and in doing so Manni helps Fran get over her boredom by encouraging her to look up her family tree.

Hello Sun
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Hello Sun

2002-03-29

Fran tries to cleanse her lifestyle by taking up yoga and going on a radical diet, while Bernard and Manni receive some books on Freud and their lives descend into his famous theories.

A Nice Change
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A Nice Change

2002-04-05

When construction starts next door to the shop, Manni, Bernard and Fran try to decide what to do while it continues.

Black Books: Season 3

Manny Come Home
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Manny Come Home

2004-03-11

When Manny defects to Goliath Books after an "incident" with Bernard, his ex-employer's life spirals out of control. Meanwhile Fran returns from holiday only to be greeted by the squalor of Bernard's shop.

Elephants and Hens
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Elephants and Hens

2004-03-18

When Bernard holds a children's themed book day in the shop, Fran bets Manni and Bernard they couldn't write a children's book over a weekend, while Bernard bets Fran back that she will have an awful time at her friend's hen party.

Moo-Ma and Moo-Pa
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Moo-Ma and Moo-Pa

2004-03-25

Manny's parents visit the shop for the weekend, and the lies he's told them throw Fran and Bernard's lives into chaos.

A Little Flutter
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A Little Flutter

2004-04-01

Bernard becomes addicted to gambling and forces Manny and Fran to compete for one job at the shop in order to finance his bets.

Travel Writer
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Travel Writer

2004-04-08

Fran & Manny become enamored with a dashing travel writer giving a talk at the shop, while Bernard contends with a most unorthodox new landlord.

Party
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Party

2004-04-15

Manny and Fran drag Bernard along with them to a party, but the drunken aftermath dredges up secrets and bitterness.

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