Bernard Black runs a small bookstore that somehow survives despite Bernard's non-existent customer service skills and ethos. He is particularly frazzled right now as it is tax time and he is doing his taxes himself - his accountant is on the run from the police. Fran runs the nearby knick-knacks store and can't fathom out what the gadget she is selling does. Manny works in an office and hates his job. The Little Book of Calm is the only thing that can get him through the day.
Wonderfully funny, imaginative and absurdist start to the series. We are introduced to the main characters - Bernard, Fran and Manny - and how they know each other and right off the bat we have some great plots and skits.
A notable episode too for having early-career Martin Freeman in a minor role. A year later he would be starring in The Office.
Wonderfully funny, imaginative and absurdist start to the series. We are introduced to the main characters - Bernard, Fran and Manny - and how they know each other and right off the bat we have some great plots and skits.
A notable episode too for having early-career Martin Freeman in a minor role. A year later he would be starring in The Office.