Black Books - The Complete Series 1-3 (Box Set) (DVD) > Reviews

Advantages: Its got great loveable but annoying characters
Disadvantages: Nothing

I have all the Black Books dvds although I bought them seperately for £7 each with a student discount on top of that. This has got to be my favourite tv series of all time. Even though I have seen each episode a million times, it still makes me laugh til I cry. I think the best moments are when Manny is dressed as a bookworm for the story telling, when his parents come to visit and there is the little bar under the resturant table, when manny ... Read review

Advantages: absolutely hilarious, and some great acting!
Disadvantages: have experienced none

This collection of episodes are among the funniest I have ever seen, with comedians, Dylan Moran and Bill Bailey, they work well together as a comedy double act, with Tamsin Grieg joining as a third party to add to the fun. The Plot The story revolves around the bookshop (Black Books) where Bernard (the shopkeeper, played by Dylan Moran) has a habit of hugely disliking his customers, but all of a sudden, Manny, (played by Bill Bailey) with his ... Read review

Advantages: Brilliant writing, surreal plots. Genius moments.
Disadvantages: Tempting to watch the eps back to back until you're exhausted

Bernard Black is a very nasty man. He's rude, drunk, dirty and very very selfish. But ultimately endearing and attractive, in a byronic sort of way. Fortunately the other two characters are strong enough to offset him, turning what might have been episodes of smart-arsed posturing into a genuine ensemble piece. Fran (Tasmin Greig) is almost equally unpleasant but still possesses enough moral sense to act as Bernard's conscience. Manny (Bill Bailey) ... Read review

Advantages: One of the best British comedies of the decade.
Disadvantages: Theres only three series

...Starring Dylan Moran as Bernard Black , owner of a small bookshop, and Bill Bailey as Manny, his trusty assistant. Its a similar sort of comedy to Father Ted, and the first series was written by same writer, Graham Lineham. The characters are strong, and the gags are plenty. This series has me laughing out loud so much. Each episode sees the duo having one funny scenario after another, with Bernard Blacks drinking leading to plenty of jokes, and ... Read review

Advantages: Hilariously funny and unforgettable
Disadvantages: None

I purchased this box set after watching the series on TV. It is orignal, witty and hilariously funny and seems to have been written by someone who has direct knowledge of running a bookshop. My parents owned a bookshop before their retirement and many of the situations in this show struck a chord. My mother often felt the need to chase out the customers with a broom although thankfully never gave into the urge, My step father was once astonished to ... Read review