Bernard, the owner of Blake's Bookstore, is unique among London shopkeepers, and his behavior is so bizarre that it is jaw-dropping.And his clerk Manny has become the most tolerant representative in London. He endures Bernard's crazy actions day after day. His life is full of endless oppression, and even taking a vacation has become an unattainable luxury.

Fran, as their friend and the female owner of the gift shop next door, has a keen interest in collecting sundries.She often visited the bookstore and bought a piano on a whim to practice in the bookstore.Although she was severely criticized by her tutor for this, she unexpectedly discovered Manny's musical talent.Manny's performance at the piano is getting better and better, which is impressive.

At the same time, Bernard also developed a crush on a female customer and hoped to show his charm in front of her.So, he and Fran coincidentally set their sights on Manny, whose piano skills were improving by leaps and bounds.They hope to use Manny's musical talent to attract the attention of female customers and give the bookstore a new lease of life.

However, Manny felt very helpless about this arrangement.He longed for a vacation to get away from the constraints of the bookstore and relax himself.But neither Bernard nor Fran was willing to let him go, making him feel like he was going crazy.

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awarded several awards in the television category at the 58th awards ceremony in 2005.Among them, the best sitcom award went to Martin Dennis and Dylan Moran (Black Books Season 2).