Series 1
Dylan Moran stars as disenchanted bookseller Bernard Black and Bill Bailey as his assistant Manny, who has to cope with a weird boss and even weirder customers. Tamsin Greig plays the scatty Fran who, for reasons best known to herself, is Bernard's one and only friend.

Series 2
Black Books continues to be a haven of books, wine and conversation - where the only threat to the group's peace and prosperity is their own limitless stupidity... The second series features a number of cameo appearances from well-known comedy actors including Jessica Stevenson, Rob Brydon, Ricky Grover and Johnny Vegas.

Series 3
The continuing antics of raddled proprietor Bernard Black, his multi-challenged assistant Manny and their under-achieving friend Fran. This dubious trio have formed a family of sorts to protect each other from the realities of modern London - but absolutely nothing can protect them from each other...