Black Books

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Black BooksThe Entertainer: Series two starts with Fran, ever keen to distract herself, taking up piano. Ever keen to delude himself, Bernard falls in love. All Manny wants is a break. (S2 Ep1/6) [S]Thu, Jul 10, 11:10 pmE4 Extra35 mins
Black BooksFever: Fran can't sleep in the heat. Bernard needs a girlfriend to stop him staring. And Manny can't say what will happen if the temperature gets to 88 degrees. (S2 Ep2/6) [S]Thu, Jul 10, 11:45 pmE4 Extra35 mins
Black BooksThe Fixer: Manny uses his underworld connections to find Fran mysterious employment. In return Bernard and Manny just have to educate a psychopath. (S2 Ep3/6) [S]Mon, Jul 14, 11:05 pmE4 Extra35 mins
Black BooksBlood: In pursuit of Michelin stars, Manny and Bernard transform the infested bookshop into a restaurant. Meanwhile, Fran explores her family tree. (S2 Ep4/6) [S]Mon, Jul 14, 11:40 pmE4 Extra30 mins
Black BooksHello Sun: Fran tries to discover her inner karma at the advice of her disapproving friend Eva. Meanwhile, Bernard finds positive proof that Manny is mad. (S2 Ep5/6) [S]Tue, Jul 15, 11:05 pmE4 Extra35 mins
Black BooksA Nice Change: Fran has suggested that she, Bernard and Manny go on holiday. But how will the three of them fare when they attempt to venture abroad together? (S2 Ep6/6) [S]Tue, Jul 15, 11:40 pmE4 Extra35 mins
Black BooksManny Come Home: Fran comes back from holiday to discover that Manny has resigned and is now working next door at Goliath Books. And Bernard has let things slip a little... (S3 Ep1/6) [S]Wed, Jul 16, 11:05 pmE4 Extra35 mins
Black BooksElephants and Hens: It's International Children's Book Week and Bernard and Manny, deciding they can do better than the trash that children are being offered, write their own. (S3 Ep2/6) [S]Wed, Jul 16, 11:40 pmE4 Extra35 mins
Black BooksMoo-Ma and Moo-Pa: Manny's parents come to stay - they're a nice couple with one or two slightly annoying habits. Which is why Bernard wants rid of them, preferably yesterday. (S3 Ep3/6) [S]Thu, Jul 17, 11:10 pmE4 Extra30 mins
Black BooksA Little Flutter: Manny puts a bet on the Grand National for Bernard, who claims not to be interested in gambling but immediately becomes completely addicted to it. (S3 Ep4/6) [S]Thu, Jul 17, 11:40 pmE4 Extra35 mins

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Black BooksHe's Leaving Home: Manny runs away when Bernard's bossiness gets too much. But life on the street is tough, so when a photographer offers him a place to stay, Manny moves in... (S1 Ep6/6) [S]Sat, May 16, 1:35 amChannel 425 mins
Black BooksThe Big Lock-out: The shop has a new security system that neither Bernard nor Manny can operate, resulting in Bernard being locked out for the evening, with Manny locked inside. (S1 Ep5/6) [S]Sat, May 16, 1:05 amChannel 430 mins
Black BooksThe Blackout: Feeling hyper after drinking too many espressos and watching an entire box-set of The Sweeney, Manny chases a bag snatcher and is mistaken for a policeman. (S1 Ep4/6) [S]Sat, May 16, 12:40 amChannel 425 mins
Black BooksGrapes of Wrath: To avoid an oddly sensual cleaner, Bernard and Manny accept a house-sitting job, where they drink a bottle of wine that's much more expensive than they realise. (S1 Ep3/6) [S]Sat, May 16, 12:10 amChannel 430 mins
Black BooksManny's First Day: A drunk Bernard offers Manny a job at the bookshop then tries to get rid of him by putting him on a one-day trial. (S1 Ep2/6) [S]Fri, May 15, 11:35 pmChannel 435 mins
Black BooksCooking the Books: Comedy about eccentric bookshop owner Bernard, his long-suffering assistant Manny and his best friend Fran, starring Dylan Moran, Bill Bailey and Tamsin Greig. (S1 Ep1/6) [S]Fri, May 15, 11:05 pmChannel 430 mins