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Black Books

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  • 2000-2004
  • 3 Seasons
  • BBC Worldwide Americas
  • Comedy
  • TV-PG
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Bernard Black runs a small bookstore that somehow survives despite Bernard's non-existent customer service skills and ethos. He hires Manny as an employee. Fran runs the shop next door, selling knick-knacks people don't need. Between the three of them many adventures ensue.

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Dylan Moran
Bernard Black
Bill Bailey
Manny
Tamsin Greig
Fran

Season 3 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Manny Come Home

25 mins

Fran returns from a holiday in Cornwall to find that Manny has quit and the book shop is in total disarray. Bernard just sits around sulking. Manny is working next door at Goliath Books. It's quite the step-up from Black Books in terms of professionalism and the manager is a bit of a pain.

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Awards

  • 2001 - BAFTA TV Award - Situation Comedy Award - winner
  • 2005 - BAFTA TV Award - Situation Comedy Award - winner
  • 2004 - IFTA Award - Best Actor in a TV Drama - nominated
  • 2000 - British Comedy Award - Best TV Comedy Actor - nominated

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