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Black Books: Series 1

Meet Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), a foul tempered, drink-fuelled and eccentric bookshop owner who loves his books and hates his customers. Manny (Bill Bailey), Bernard's long-haired and long-suffering assistant, a breath of fresh air in the musty confines of the bookshop and an antidote to Bernard. ...and Fran (Tamsin Greig), owner of Nifty Gifty, the gift shop next door to Black Books, Bernard's friend and the only one who gives him a run for his money. Black Books explores Manny and Fran's efforts to ensure Bernard has some contact with the outside world and charts the comical consequences of their efforts. This is the complete first series of the BAFTA award-winning comedy and contains six episodes.

Year: 2002
Genre: TV Comedy, Television Shows
Country: UK
Director: Nick Wood, Graham Linehan
Starring: Dylan Moran, Bill Bailey, Tamsin Greig
Duration: 153 Minutes
Rating: M - Contains offensive language.
8.5/10
Location in store: Comedy (TV)

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