Black Books - Episode 1 (Reaction)

[@juneseghni]

just noticed the accountant's surname is french for 'thief'

[@jburgs100]

Cheers guys when ya dog barked I thought it was mine and told her to Shhhh. she was asleep next to me and looked at me like im nuts lol

[@bradlucy]

😁🤣🍻

[@naB4o0o]

The whole show is great, and it's not that long. I suggest watching it all.

[@reallivebluescat]

18 episodes

[@sharonbunn2363]

I love Black Books so much that I bought the boxset and when I lent it to someone who never returned it I bought another. The wine one is hilarious, and the piano one and Summer girl and..... well all of them really. When Manny goes to work for Simon Pegg....oh I think I will bingewatch them tonight again.

[@Biempje]

Same for me!! I think I will start binge-watching the whole series again. Love them. Think I will get a ticket for Dylan Moran's show next year.

[@stephenpodeschi6052]

The Doctor was a young Martin Freeman , who has had a great career so far......

[@ghostparty2062]

I swear he's in everything 😂

[@TheNeonParadox]

Omg. Why did it wake four days for YT to tell me two of my top eight Canadians were reacting to one of my favorite British TV shows? The lead character is literally me.

[@patrickholt2270]

I had the Little Book of Calm. I've still got it somewhere. It started a vogue for tiny books which lasted about a year. Popular with card shops and record stores as well as book shops.

[@IIChristisKingII]

Black books is a great show.

[@MrNikolidas]

Watch the whole thing. It is sitcom format in that every episode returns to square one, but start to finish is the best way.

[@jamesrowe3606]

Same writer as Father Ted - the great Graham Linehan.

[@artomatt]

I love the first series of this show when it was co-written by Graham Linehan (who also wrote Father Ted and The IT Crowd).

[@vidiveniviciDCLXVI]

Written by the same guy as father Ted, it's my all time fav comedy sitcom. It's all gold, best to watch in order.

[@mauricecasey866]

Watch them in order, you won't be disappointed.

[@2old4gamez]

Oh dear lord, yes!! Bernard Black is my spirit animal. Watch it in episode order, but DO watch it ;)

[@wtasonwatson4971]

Brilliant reaction!! Hope you are both doing well!! Definitely looking forward to more reactions of this, if you decide to continue!!😃

[@TallBlondeSassy]

The doctor is BILBO BAGGINS!!!😅😅😅

[@Charlieb82]

The doctor was played by Martin Freeman - the original Tim (US Jim) in The Office. As well as being The Hobbit amongst other roles

[@andybell7970]

So glad you found Black Books, at the top of my favourites list. Definitely think you should have a look at Spaced as mentioned by one of the earlier comments.

[@richardgale4827]

My father's customer service was very much in this style. Customer: "Don't you know the customer's always right?" My father: "Not in my shop."

[@BrixtonTone]

Thanks so much for reminding me about this show, I somehow missed almost all of it when first aired. Look forward now to watching along with you guys

[@samuelgarrod8327]

Yessssss. My favourite sitcom. Ever. ♥️ ps. Was co-written by Graham Linehan who co-wrote Father Ted.

[@odman69]

The music is Ave Verum K618 by Mozart, if anyone's interested.

[@andrewhallam237]

This is my best comedy of all time.

[@denizkendirci]

i watch black books and spaced every now and then. masterpieces.

[@Magic_Pumpkin_Poetry]

Oh yay so pleased you did Black Books! Yes would definitely love to see you do more!

[@donkfail1]

This is probably my favorite comedy show ever! Only three times six episodes though. But maybe that's what kept it at top level without ever getting old?

[@GunnarFreyr71909]

Martin Freeman (The Office, The Hobbit). Tamsin Grieg (Friday Night) and Bill Bailey a musical prodigy and comedian - Royal Variety Show). Great cast.

[@samuelgarrod8327]

@@dwaynedibley4294 He's only in this episode though.

[@gazriley624]

i used to love this show! Good choice hey i jumped when your Dog barked ha ha

[@unicyclist97]

I love how the doctor was Bilbo Baggins.

[@user-fl8yv7rz6f]

Graham linehan co-wrote father Ted and also co-wrote black books, so similarities are bound to pop up.

[@thatsthat2612]

I bought my husband the little book of calm for Xmas last year, it's quite nice 😂

[@ethanholgate2512]

Graham Linahan who wrote and created Father Ted he worked on this show also

[@Pappa_66]

Thanks guys! Watch the whole series/seasons, pls! The only "negative" thing was/is, that I would love to have more Seasons!!! Like Fawlty Tower, not enough Episodes/Seasons😍😍😁😁

[@unicyclist97]

One of the best comedies ever 😂

[@MarkmanOTW]

Oh Yes! Youll enjoy 'Black Books' with a fabuous cast - Dylan, Bill, and Tamsin Greig 😄

[@JohnnyDrizzle]

I love Black Books! It ran from 2000 to 2004

[@hfenring]

That was one of the best Brittish sitcoms I've ever watched.

[@casinoclown5502]

Nice surprise to see you react to this.. Brilliant show 👍

[@andrewhobbs5154]

You should really check out "Spaced" with a young Simon Pegg (one episode inspired them to do Shaun of the Dead)

[@erosmangr74]

One of my absolute favourites! I hope you keep watching this show!

[@jimisi7424]

Grahaem linehan. He also co wrote father ted so very good obsevation

[@neilrendell5630]

I had the entire box set of Black Books on DVD, still very funny

[@NikCan66]

One of the writers was also on father Ted

[@Oder_Aber]

How cool that you react to this forgotten gem! Hope you'll do the whole show!

[@iain860]

Superb! Please do the whole run 🤗 (non- spoiler - Get Lucy to say "Dirty" 😮🤣💖)

[@ninjabluefyre3815]

Tis the wisdom of the rural Buddha!

[@rogergriffiths5631]

David Liehan who co-wrote this series also co-wrote "Father Ted" he's a very talented writer.

[@Biempje]

Still one of my favourite series. ❤ Please put up more.

[@jimisi7424]

You have to have to have to watch count arthur strong. Also co written by grahaem linehan. He did father ted,black books and the it crowd.

[@zerowhite2286]

My favourite episode is the one where he takes flying lessons. So brilliant.

[@jimisi7424]

@@zerowhite2286 yep,that's a goodie

[@jimisi7424]

The walk to the airoplane always cracks me up and i have seen it well over 20 times..simple things for simple minds,little trousers for little behinds….as the saying goes@@zerowhite2286

[@cyrus2728]

Watch the whole thing in order,its awesome.

[@megdelaney3677]

🖤 Black Books!!!

[@elenamamaeva5187]

I love this show!!! ❤❤❤

[@hywelw]

Just like Father Ted, they do get better with time. My favorite episodes are "Grapes of Wrath" (S1;E3) and "The Entertainer" (S2;E1).

[@xoJOBYox]

Definitely watch them in order

[@petermizon4344]

ITS THE SAME WRITERS WHO DID FATHER TED

[@spodokomodo1644]

Not quite, Father Ted was written by Graham Linehan and Arthur Mathews and while the first series of Black Books was co-written by Dylan Moran and Graham Linehan it seems they didn't get on and Linehan had no involvement in the second and third series which were written by Dylan Moran, Kevin Cecil & Andy Riley (though Arthur Mathews did co-write an episode in series two).

[@petermizon4344]

NO PROBS I KNEW AT LEAST ONE WAS INVOLVED BUT SAID THAT TO GIVE THEM AN IDEA WHAT TO EXPECT LOL

[@suejaneuk1681]

My favourite along side Father Ted and Count Arthur Strong.

[@MaikKellerhals]

Yes, keep going, you seem to get the (sometimes weird) humour!

[@paulhadfield7909]

one of my fave shows,

[@proskipper1]

Watch the series - all gems esp playing the piano with spoons scene....

[@KaBeeM]

Damn! someone actually reacting to Black Books. Phenomenal.

[@aulimodriver]

The Little Book of Calm may have been published by Readers Digest.

[@KarlOlofsson]

Finally someone reacts to this masterpiece, make it a series! 😄

[@lolocaust4967]

It gets surreal as time goes on. Graham Lineham who wrote Father Ted Co wrote this with Dylan the book shop owner.

[@thee2724]

Linehan only worked on the first season in a supporting role as it was Moran's first TV show.

[@adwood201]

It's nice and toasty here in Queensland.......

[@carolinethompson4195]

Reminds me of when I had to do a tax return for the first time.

[@muchpeacemuchlove]

Guys the series gets so much better as it goes along - he starts to really drink and it's hilarious!

[@christinestromberg4057]

It might be his accent that partly reminds you of Father Ted, they're both Irish. :) And it is a bit manic. I loved that series.

[@TheGwydion777]

Glad to see you've rediscovered Dylan. Hopefully you'll give his standup another try too.

[@timoplants5869]

My favourite is s1 e3 “Grapes of wrath” but it’s all enjoyable.

[@multiplemiggs5189]

Black Books is a classic, watch it all...

[@ravenking1953]

Black books is awesome . I lived in winnipeg for a year and some in 1976 / 78 and recall your winters are cold and full of snow so you may need another great comedy to see you some of the way through . As far as i am aware it has not been reacted too on youtube or anywhere for that matter . It's called Green Wing (set in a hospital) . so it's a chance to be first at a reaction . FECK OFF

[@frozengamer3030]

I love how awkward he is.

[@annieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee]

Oof getting creamed means something different here 😂😂

[@bradlucy]

😲😁🍻

[@KaBeeM]

Watch the whole show. Unfortunately it's not very long. Just 18 episodes altogether.

[@jerribee1]

This is probably even better after a spliff.

[@Chackravartin]

One of my all time favorite shows. Episodes 2 and 3 are very good, I enjoy the whole show to be honest but I would definatly check those ones out at the least

[@lextex3280]

I have the box set of Black Books. Great series,

[@stevesoutar3405]

It always cheers me up watching your reactions to our best comedy shows. I would recommend you guys look for a show called Green Wing - Tamsin Greig starred in the story of life behind the scenes at a hospital, it;s full of great characters, & I reckon it would be right up your street after you have checked out Black Books

[@ruthfoley2580]

Bill Bailey is magnificent.

[@dougoneill7266]

In fairness. it is stand up comedians trying their hand at acting. Graham Linehan is a very good screenwriter.

[@spinalobifida]

I watched this episode with my mom. It's the only one I've seen. Ill have to check out more.

[@martindunstan8043]

Hey crazies😂✌️black books is great, just go in order if think you'll react to more it is the same as anything everyone has a favourite but I didn't think any were bad at all, whatever you do I hope you can still get supplies with the snow you're getting. Great reaction (obviously) 👍🍻

[@martindunstan8043]

@@dwaynedibley4294 who knows with those crazy cats, could well be the exiting snow and not that wet stuff😂😂✌️

[@BunniMonster]

Excellent show. Do it in order.

[@xx-hutchinski-xx2932]

yeah that was good guys

[@grunions9648]

It's very clunky to start with (Fran doesn't even have a character at first really) but well worth watching in order.

[@TheArcSet]

Thanks for this reaction.

[@jamesmasefield6109]

Definitely watch the whole series. It's a classic

[@BlueBarchetta67]

Watch them in the right order, as they get funnier and funnier.

[@DavePigott2000]

Watch it all - in sequence - it is pure genius - and one of it's writers, Graham Linehan, was one of the writers of Father Ted. I think it's even better than Father Ted, which might be blasphemous :D

[@2opler]

My favourite sit com ever. You react...I`ll be here.

[@jruz1738]

Yes just carry on watching this it's great

[@Megara1989]

Defo need to watch the series

[@static65days...]

new you guys would love this.x

[@iantrott9152]

Black Books is excellent… if a little quirky :)

[@janetthompson1581]

Watch all the episodes. Very funny

[@IanOReillyGuitars]

Love Black Books so much. Have you tried the IT Crowd by the same writer?

[@bradlucy]

Yes. We have an episode of IT Crowd in copyright purgatory. We are hoping they release it to us to use soon.

[@gazriley624]

watch episode 2 as well

[@PiKLMedia]

Hi guys, why can't I find series 1 ep 2? I found you did episode 3 but not 2

[@bradlucy]

If it's not on youtube, then it was blocked. It should be on our dailymotion page

[@PiKLMedia]

@@bradlucy How do I find that page please. :)

[@bradlucy]

The links are in the description box below any videos on youtube

[@benjibowser5181]

classic stuff

[@eddiebirdie1545]

Brilliant series i can't wait until you get to Elephants and Hens it's an absolute classic 🐘🐔.