Black Books: Season 1
Black Books season 1 introduces the misanthropic proprietor of a small London bookshop, Bernard Black, whose love of books is matched only by his contempt for customers. Bernard’s volatile temperament and eccentric habits dominate the shop’s atmosphere, creating a setting in which ordinary commerce becomes a source of comic friction. The series adds
Season overview
Black Books season 1 introduces the misanthropic proprietor of a small London bookshop, Bernard Black, whose love of books is matched only by his contempt for customers. Bernard’s volatile temperament and eccentric habits dominate the shop’s atmosphere, creating a setting in which ordinary commerce becomes a source of comic friction. The series adds
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Cooking the Books
Sep 29, 2000 · 22 min
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
Oct 6, 2000 · 23 min
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
Oct 13, 2000 · 24 min
Bernard and Manny accept a house-sitting job to get away from their new cleaner. They also drink some wine.
The Blackout
Oct 20, 2000 · 24 min
A hyper, coffee fueled Manny is mistaken for a policeman.
The Big Lock-Out
Oct 27, 2000 · 24 min
The shop gets a new security system that no-one can work.
He's Leaving Home
Nov 3, 2000 · 24 min
Manny runs away from the bookshop into the arms of a beard loving photographer.