Black Books
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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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Plex | — |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, Channel 4 | — |
| Canada | Tubi TV, Pluto TV | — |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About Black Books
Black Books is a 2000 English-language comedy series created by Dylan Moran and Graham Linehan. The cast is led by Dylan Moran, Bill Bailey, Tamsin Greig. It spans 3 seasons and 18 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.0/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, Fawesome, The Roku Channel.
Black Books was produced by Channel 4 Television, Assembly Film and Television, and Big Talk Studios and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on September 29, 2000, and carries a TV-PG certification.
- Created by
- Dylan Moran, Graham Linehan
- First aired
- September 29, 2000
- Last aired
- April 15, 2004
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-PG
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 3 (18 episodes)
- Network
- Channel 4
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Channel 4 Television, Assembly Film and Television, Big Talk Studios
Black Books cast & crew
Black Books was created by Dylan Moran and Graham Linehan.
The cast features Dylan Moran as Bernard, Bill Bailey as Manny, and Tamsin Greig as Fran.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jonathan Whitehead and it was produced by William Burdett-Coutts and Nira Park.
Is Black Books worth watching?
Black Books holds an audience score of 8.0/10 from 611 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed comedy series.
With 3 seasons and 18 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy comedy, Black Books is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Black Books
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Cast of Black Books
Dylan Moran
Bernard
Bill Bailey
Manny
Tamsin Greig
Fran
Black Books — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Black Books in United States?
Black Books is streaming on fuboTV, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Plex in United States.
▸Is Black Books on fuboTV?
Yes — Black Books is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is Black Books in?
Black Books is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Black Books are there?
Black Books has 3 seasons with 18 episodes in total.
▸What is Black Books rated?
Black Books is rated TV-PG. It holds a 8.0/10 audience score from 611 ratings.
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