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2004 Certificate 15
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One of the few genuinely outstanding British comedy shows of the past decade, Black Books unites excellent comedic performances, very funny scripts, and plenty of rewatch value. The concept is simple enough. Bernard (expertly played by Dylan Moran) runs a bookshop. The only problems are he can't stand people, hates customers, .. Read more

Starring Dylan Moran, Bill Bailey, Tamsin Greig
Director Martin Dennis
Genres Comedy, Television

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  • Critics' reviews (4) of Black Books - The Complete Series 3

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  • "...Simply the most anarchic and funny series on television..."

    • Radio Times
  • "...A consummate blend of black humour and giddy farce.."

    • The Times
  • "...Classic visual gags of the highest order..."

    • Heat
  • Most helpful members' reviews (3) of Black Books - The Complete Series 3

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  • 8 out of 8 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4.0 stars

    Wine, I need more wine...

    What can you say about this 3rd (and final) series. It was pure genius. The ideas were as good as with series one, and the actors worked off each another ... more

      • Magpie from Nottingham, England
  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4.0 stars

    Black Books 3

    Pure genius. Not as hilarious as series 1 but much better than series 2. What a great ending to a chapter. Cannot be watched without a packet of cigarettes and ... more

      • A customer from London
  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4.0 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    The best series of the show

    I finally finished off watching the series with what was the best series of the lot. Series 1 was good but a bit disjointed, series 2 I thought was below par ... more

      • McClennan from St Helens
  • Most recent members' reviews (2) of Black Books - The Complete Series 3

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  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 5.0 stars

    Great

    Three great characters brought together in a chaotic setting. I enjoy every word of Black Books.

      • GSB100 from Stowmarket
  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4.0 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    The best series of the show

    I finally finished off watching the series with what was the best series of the lot. Series 1 was good but a bit disjointed, series 2 I thought was below par ... more

      • McClennan from St Helens
  • 8 out of 8 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4.0 stars

    Wine, I need more wine...

    What can you say about this 3rd (and final) series. It was pure genius. The ideas were as good as with series one, and the actors worked off each another ... more

      • Magpie from Nottingham, England
  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4.0 stars

    Black Books 3

    Pure genius. Not as hilarious as series 1 but much better than series 2. What a great ending to a chapter. Cannot be watched without a packet of cigarettes and ... more

      • A customer from London
  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4.0 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    The best series of the show

    I finally finished off watching the series with what was the best series of the lot. Series 1 was good but a bit disjointed, series 2 I thought was below par ... more

      • McClennan from St Helens
  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5.0 stars

    Fantastic

    black books was fantastic. well worth watchin. so funny.

      • A customer from uk
  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 5.0 stars

    Great

    Three great characters brought together in a chaotic setting. I enjoy every word of Black Books.

      • GSB100 from Stowmarket
  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 1.0 star

    SAVE YOUR MONEY!

    Rubbish - save your money and rent something else!

      • A customer from U.K.
  • Rated - 5.0 stars

    Just a classic series. The latest episode was as good as the first. I don't know if a fourth series was made but here's hoping!

      • A customer from PRESTON
  • Rated - 4.0 stars

    Rent all three series and you decide

    My favourite series is the first but I love all of them.

      • A customer from Hayling Island
  • Rated - 5.0 stars

    On top form!!!!!!!

    Easily as excellent as the first brilliant series, shame there won't be anymore :(

      • fenye from Liverpool, England
  • 3 out of 6 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4.0 stars

    Oi Bernard !

    Very funny, incredibly enjoyable and well worth a look .. Perfect friday night, after-pub viewing .. The best of the series in my opinion are: Manny come home (... more

      • Paul Jay from London, England
  • Critics' reviews (4)

  • "...Simply the most anarchic and funny series on television..."

    • Radio Times
  • "...A consummate blend of black humour and giddy farce.."

    • The Times
  • "...Classic visual gags of the highest order..."

    • Heat
  • "...Piss your kidneys out funny..."

    • The Guardian
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