Black Books - Series 2 DVD

Advantages: Highly entertaining
Disadvantages: None really

In this second series, Bernard Black still owns his London bookshop, although quite how he manages this is a miracle, because he is so rude to anyone who steps inside the shop. Manny is his assistant, struggling in the face of adversity and his boss' bullying techniques to single-handedly make the business work, although threatening to leave at least once a day. Fran, who used to own the gift shop next door to Black Books, is now unemployed, but ...
...of the three stars of Black Books. Thankfully, I have now rectified this. What I like so much about Black Books is that it is hard to say which of the three I like the best; they all have their good points and I can't imagine the show continuing without any of them. Perhaps because he created and co-wrote the series, Dylan Moran, who plays Bernard Black, is the actor that most people associate Black Books. And he is excellent in the role. Bernard ... Read review

Advantages: funny
Disadvantages: only three series

Black books is quite an unknown comedy as it didn’t really have a huge following at the time it was aired. That isn’t to say its not funny and I personally think its one of the greatest comedy’s made and it is my personal favourite at the minute too. It called black books as its set in a book shop which is called, you guessed it black books. The comedy revolves around three main characters, Bernard who is the book shop owner, he ...
...some people who know him from his famous stand up performances. He plays a very funny always drunk or just doesn’t know what’s going on Irish book shop owner who hates the outside world and everyone in it, which is the main reason why he never actually sells any books. The second character is Manny, he is played by the famous Bill Bailey. He is really the prop holding the shop together and the only one who can help Bernard in running ... Read review

Advantages: a great program
Disadvantages: none

Like series 1 of black books, Bernard Black, played by Dylan Moran, owns a bookshop called Black Books. Bernard, his assistant Manny, played by Bill Bailey, and their friend Fran, played by Tamsin Greig, are the main characters of this sitcom. Black Book's is co-written by Dylan Moran who I can only describe as a pure comedy genius. He plays Bernard who spends his days drinking wine in his book shop whilst practicing his hatred humanity on any customers ...
...is desperately trying to make Black Books a successful business which seems to be quite the opposite approach to Bernard's. The Black Books series 2 DVD contains six episodes, all of about 30 minutes long. This DVD would not be suitable for anyone under the age of 15 due to the strong language. It costs about £14 on Amazon, but you could probably buy it cheaper on eBay or play.com. 1. The Entertainer In this episode Fran decides that she wants to ... Read review

Advantages: Excellent Script, Superb Acting, Great Storylines, Lovable Characters
Disadvantages: The Series is Too Short!

Black Books is an excellently surreal yet realistic comedy - though quite how it manages this im not sure. Black Books is still owned by Bernard Black - the miserable irishman who hates all who enter his shop, excellently played by Dylan Moran. Bill Bailey play the role of Manny who is Bernards hard-done-by shop assistant who despite keeping the business afloat and bernard effectively alive, still finds time to entertain all with his child-like ...
...lovable ex-shopkeeper Fran still spends her time drinking wine and smoking with Bernard and Manny, though now she's job-hunting since she lost her shop of strange items next door. The second series acts as a perfect contunuation of series 1, with believable development of the characters, ever-comical and outragouse storylines and a witty and fast paced script. Definately worth a watch....or several ... Read review

Advantages: Riproaringly funny
Disadvantages: Not enough episodes? Make more!

...I had seen one episode of Black Books and thoroughly enjoyed it, but was unsure if I would like the whole series, as I am a hard one to please with regards to comedy. Blackbooks 2 is zany, off the wall and stupid humour, whilst retaining an intelligence to it that has me chuckling hours after watching it when a random quote comes into my head Blackbooks 2 is the further adventures of Bernard and Manny (played by Dylan Moran and Bill Bailey respectively) and Bernards bookshop. Bernard is a chain smoking wino who is rude and eccentric, but hugely funny. He abuses poor Manny on a day to day basis, which in a strange way - he seems to enjoy. My 13 year old nephew loves this, all of my friends love this, even my 54 year old mother loves this. I haven't played it for anyone who hasn't ended up laughing out loud. If you like Dylan... Read review

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Advantages: Bill Bailey is the king, the king of kings!!
Disadvantages: Not enough episodes recorded!

...Instead of going through the episodes and ruining the DVD for all of you, I will stick to convincing you to buy the thing! Throughout the DVD, you can watch the eposides and laugh out loud for hours as Blackbooks is a VERY funny series that seems for some unknown reason, to be hidden from the public's eye. The main charactors are Bernard Black (Dylon Moran), the owner of the book shop, Manny the 'servant' (The great Bill Bailey, we bow down to you!) and Fran their only friend (Tamsin Greig, also starring in TV's "The Green Wing") The main "plot" is that Bernard owns a book shop but hates people and customers so would prefer just to drink and sit there, not being bothered by anyone. Manny is helpful, has great customer service skills and can sell anything to anyone. He's sometimes missunderstood but wants to succeed. Fran... Read review

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Advantages: same rioutous humour that made series one so amazing.
Disadvantages: not enough extras

...Dylan moran, Bill Bailey and Tamsin Greig return in the 2nd hilarious series of Black books. Starring Dylan as Bernard Black, the owner and proprieter of Black Books, Manny (Bill Bailey) his simple employee and only male friend, and Fran (Tamsin Greig) as the romantic interest and psychotic owner of the gift shop next door to Black Books. The new 2nd season of Black Books has 2 new writers but still keeps the same core of manic hilarity and smack the pony style laughs. Extras include out takes, photo gallery, audio commentary and a teaser trailer for the upcoming season 3!!! Episode 1: The Entertainer Fran and later bernard try to master the piano in a single evening.. with a little help from manny.. Episode 2: Fever Guest star Johnny Vegas, Bernard tries to get himself a summer girlfriend, Fran tries her hardest... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful