Black Books (2000)
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Dylan Moran — Writer
Episodes 18
Cooking the Books
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.
Read MoreManny's First Day
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.
Read MoreGrapes of Wrath
Bernard and Manny accept a house-sitting job to get away from their new cleaner. They also drink some wine.
Read MoreThe Blackout
A hyper, coffee fueled Manny is mistaken for a policeman.
Read MoreThe Big Lock-Out
The shop gets a new security system that no-one can work.
Read MoreHe's Leaving Home
Manny runs away from the bookshop into the arms of a beard loving photographer.
Read MoreThe Entertainer
Fran decides to take up piano lessons with a very prominent teacher, however all doesn't go to plan and she ends up having to ask Manni for a favour. Meanwhile Bernard asks a girl out and once again Manni is called upon for a favour.
Read MoreA Nice Change
When construction starts next door to the shop, Manni, Bernard and Fran try to decide what to do while it continues.
Read MoreManny Come Home
When Manny defects to Goliath Books after an "incident" with Bernard, his ex-employer's life spirals out of control. Meanwhile Fran returns from holiday only to be greeted by the squalor of Bernard's shop.
Read MoreElephants and Hens
When Bernard holds a children's themed book day in the shop, Fran bets Manni and Bernard they couldn't write a children's book over a weekend, while Bernard bets Fran back that she will have an awful time at her friend's hen party.
Read MoreMoo-Ma and Moo-Pa
Manny's parents visit the shop for the weekend, and the lies he's told them throw Fran and Bernard's lives into chaos.
Read MoreA Little Flutter
Bernard becomes addicted to gambling and forces Manny and Fran to compete for one job at the shop in order to finance his bets.
Read MoreTravel Writer
Fran & Manny become enamored with a dashing travel writer giving a talk at the shop, while Bernard contends with a most unorthodox new landlord.
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