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Season 3

(2004)

Overview

Bernard Black is back for a third season of his multi-award winning and critically acclaimed comedy. Black Books continues to explore the musing and time-wasting techniques of raddled proprietor Bernard Black, his shy, multi-challenged assistant Manny Bianco and their underachieving friend Fran Katzenjammer.

Cast

Dylan Moran as Bernard
Dylan Moran

as Bernard

Bill Bailey as Manny
Bill Bailey

as Manny

Tamsin Greig as Fran
Tamsin Greig

as Fran

Episodes

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Manny Come Home 7.8

March 11, 2004

When Manny defects to Goliath Books after an "incident" with Bernard, his ex-employer's life spirals out of control. Me…

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Elephants and Hens 8.4

March 18, 2004

When Bernard holds a children's themed book day in the shop, Fran bets Manni and Bernard they couldn't write a children…

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Moo-Ma and Moo-Pa 7.9

March 25, 2004

Manny's parents visit the shop for the weekend, and the lies he's told them throw Fran and Bernard's lives into chaos.

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A Little Flutter 7.7

April 1, 2004

Bernard becomes addicted to gambling and forces Manny and Fran to compete for one job at the shop in order to finance h…

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Travel Writer 7.4

April 8, 2004

Fran & Manny become enamored with a dashing travel writer giving a talk at the shop, while Bernard contends with a most…

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Party 7.9

April 15, 2004

Manny and Fran drag Bernard along with them to a party, but the drunken aftermath dredges up secrets and bitterness.