The Complete Black Books

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Actor: Bill Bailey, Dylan Moran, Paul Beech, Rosie Day, Tamsin Greig
Brand: Warner Brothers
Writer: Dylan Moran
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.66:1
Running Time: 433 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-11-13
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: BBC Warner

DVD Reviews of The Complete Black Books

DVD Review: Nothing beats British comedy.
Summary: 5 Stars

I don't know if I'm considered being a bit of a traitor when I say I like my comedy when it comes from across the pond. There are, or rather, were (RIP Arrested Development) some amazing comedies in America but I find myself always coming back to the Brit shows like the beloved Black Books here or Absolutely Fabulous, and Green Wing to name a few.

I've got a friend that said this previously was not available in Region 1 (only 2--which is for most of Europe, some of the Middle East and a few other countries while 1 is for the US and Canada). This had been on my holiday with list for a while, and no one bought it but then I saw the price had dropped and I jumped on it. I'm glad to see more things previously unavailable to America (and Canada) that is quality TV.

This show is absolutely hilarious. Even from just the pilot, I knew I'd love this show. Bernard Black as an introverted bibliophile and alcoholic and his only friend Fran Katzenjammer, and the accountant turned assistant to his book store Manny Bianco who is delightfully complacent (for the most part) after accidentally swallowing The Little Book of Calm. As goes with many comedies, this is a recipe for chaos and amusement as only Britain could do it.

My set arrived before I even expected it, in perfect condition. The discs (of which there are three--one for each 6 half hour episodes of the three series on each disc) play great and I am extremely satisfied.

DVD Review: The best comedy ever
Summary: 5 Stars

Black boooks it's one of the best comedies I have seen so far!!!
Bernard Black character is amazing!!!
Must see!!! :)

DVD Review: Excellent British Comedy
Summary: 5 Stars

Black Books is an excellent British comedy about a small bookstore, its quirky owner, and his two friends. Every episode is funny and quotable in its own way, although the first episode is the best. The only bad thing I could say about this show is they should have made more episodes!

This collection gives you all three seasons (series in the UK) for less than the price of buying them individually. The minor flaw with this collection is that, unlike the collection released in Australia, this one consists of 3 full-size DVD cases in a flimsy box. The Australian version is a flat-pack, where the DVDs sit in plastic frames in a foldout that slides into a sleeve. That release is about half as wide as this one. On the other hand, if you want to lend the show out one season at a time to a friend, the individual cases in this set will be useful to you.

DVD Review: BRIT HUMOR
Summary: 5 Stars

If you are a fan of British comedy, then this DVD is a must for your collection!! The characters are both off-beat and enduring, sharing their daily lives with all the quirks and humor that make this a must have series.

DVD Review: funny show
Summary: 5 Stars

this is the funniest show i have every watched berard is so sarcastic and manny is like his wife it is great

Description of The Complete Black Books

Black Books centers around the foul tempered and wildly eccentric bookshop owner Bernard Black (Dylan Moran). Bernard's devotion to the twin pleasures of drunkenness and willful antagonism deepens and enriches both his life and that of Manny (Bill Bailey), his assistant. Bearded, gentle, sweet and good, Manny is everything that Bernard isn't and is punished by Bernard relentlessly just for the crime of existing. They depend on each other for meaning as Fran (Tamsin Greig), their oldest friend, depends on them for distraction. Black Books is a haven of books, wine and conversation, the only threat to the group's peace and prosperity is their own limitless stupidity.

DVD Features:
Audio Commentary
Deleted Scenes
Other
Outtakes
Photo gallery

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