DVD: Series 1 and 2: Black Books: Dylan Moran; Bill Bailey; Tamsin Greig

Bernard Black is a foul-tempered, drink-fuelled and eccentric bookshop owner who loves his books and loathes his customers; he hates pairing his socks, cleaning his living quarters and would rather lose a sale than interact with a customer. Manny is Bernard's long-haired and long-suffering assistant - employed on a drunken night out - and is a breath of fresh air in the musty confines of the bookshop and a welcome antidote to Bernard; and Fran is the owner of Nifty Gifty, the shop next door, Bernard's friend and the only one who can give him a run for his money! Together Manny and Fran join forces to make Bernard have some contact with the outside world - with comical consequences. Bernard is convinced Manny is mad; Manny has concerns about the reliability of his magic hot water bottle; and Fran struggles to find her inner Karma in between trying to find her cigarettes and making excuses to have another drink.