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Black Books

Black Books

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Comedy

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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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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Runtime

mins

Rating

8.056/10

Release Date

22 May 2025

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Dylan Moran

Dylan Moran

Bernard

Bill Bailey

Bill Bailey

Manny

Tamsin Greig

Tamsin Greig

Fran

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