Black Books - Series 2 (DVD)

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 ...

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Black Books is a British comedy series broadcast on Channel Four and won the BAFTA for Best Situation Comedy in 2000 and 2005that ran for three series’ between the years 2000 and 2004. == What is Black Books? == The series Black Books was named so because it was set in the eponymous "Black Books", which is a small, independent bookshop in central London. The series decpitcs the day to day although often surreal antics of is alcholic, chain-smoking ...
...only three main characters in Black Books the construction of them and the performances that the actors give are even more integral. The characters for this series remain the same as they were in series one. Bernard Black is in my opinion Dylan Moran’s best performance He is the pessimistic, drunken and at times rather neurotic owner of Black Books His sole purpose in life is seemingly drinking and smoking interspersed with reading and isnulting ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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...best performance as a Bernard Black the owner of the small book shop "Black Books". Mainly all he wants to do is sit in his shop, read a few books and enjoy a few bottle of wine. Is that too much to ask? But no, customers just keeping getting in the way, disrupting good "drinky" time. He is rude, insulting and extremely funny. He is literally terrified of the customers. You will have seen Dylan in a number of films such as "Shaun of the dead" and ...
...cheap comedy glasses to hide black eyes and hangovers. Favourite quote: Manny: It's not my fault you're hung-over. Bernard: It is your fault. If you were a normal person, there wouldn't be so much to blot out. -Fever- Johnny Vegas appearance as Fran's landlord. He is brilliant as the tight fisted, sex starved (possible virgin) landlord, who has moved Fran's apartment wall inwards to make another room. Manny is desperate to keep cool in the heat wave ...

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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 ...

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The Gang is back! Bernard is still as big a slob as ever, he is drinking heavier, smoking more and being as sarcastic and mean as possible! Fran is bored with her life, she trys Piano lessons, looks for old family members and even quits drinking! Manny has become Bernards house maid and looks after him constantly...although Bernard is trying to get rid of Manny every chance he gets! More great classic episodes which we see Manny being stuff into ...

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