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Someone back in January (no username) has added that there are 2 specials in the infobox... see the following diff... http://en.wikipedia.org/?title=Black_Books&diff=263059352&oldid=262895425 Are there actually 2 specials? And special what? Series/Episodes? I don't know of any myself - should this be removed? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 212.57.229.111 ( talk) 19:34, 4 October 2009 (UTC)
It says this was made by Channel 4 originally but the BBC have their own Black Books site- did it migrate to BBC or do the channels share programs or something? I'm obviously not from Britain. Thanks. DarkSideOfTheSpoon 15:59, 31 July 2006 (UTC)
are you frightened of my finger words?
in the intro...notting hill is in west london, not north london-- 212.240.35.234 22:39, 23 February 2006 (UTC)
Re: the name of the card. It has been a long time since I watched the episode, but wasn't the card named because it made a silly noise? I've just done a more extensive google than I did at the time that I reverted the change, it would appear there is no conclusive answer. Joe D (t) 19:59, 1 April 2006 (UTC)
I'd like a reference indicating the shop is specifically a second-hand book shop. Independent retailers often offer second-hand services, but this doesn't make them second-hand shops. Chris Cunningham 09:39, 27 April 2006 (UTC)
I was watching the 1st series of Black Books at a friend's house earlier, and i'm sure David Walliams had a cameo in one of the episodes. If it was him, he was a breif customer in the shop.
JaffaCakeLover 00:51, 19 November 2006 (BST)
He plays a customer who objects to bernard smoking in series 1 episode 6 "hes leaving home"
I am just listening to the album 'Rain Dogs' by Tom Waits for the first time, and I was wondering whether the Black Books theme music is based on the song 'Jockey Full of Bourbon' (or even perhaps excerpted from it, minus vocals)?
I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed a similarity to the theme song and Tom Waits. I'm a huge Tom Waits fan and a Black Books fan and I had to play both one after the other to be satisfied that they aren't exactly the same, but it would not be hard for me to believe that the theme song of the show is not at least influenced by the Waits song. CJ. Beatfootprints ( talk) 04:00, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
Some of the character blurbs on the page give away plot details (especially of the last episode) - particularly Bernard's one ... adding a spoiler thing. LupusCanis 21:09, 29 October 2006 (UTC)
How does one edit the table at the bottom, i want to remove "Enid Franchesca" from her name because it is irrelevant as her true character name is Fran Katzenjamma (sp).-- Paradox CT 02:33, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
would anyone know a link for the pilot that it says the show was first broadcast on? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 80.47.126.134 ( talk • contribs) 18:09, 12 May 2007
Many or all of the existing individual episode pages for this series appear to fail the notability guidelines for television episodes, and have been tagged accordingly. These articles can be improved through the inclusion of real-world information from reliable sources to assert notability. Overly long plot summaries should be edited, to a maximum length of approximately ten words per minute of screen time. Trivia should be integrated into the body of the article, or removed if it is not directly relevant. Quotes and images should only be used as part of a critical analysis of the episode. You might also consider merging any notable information onto the show's "List of episodes" or season pages. Otherwise, when these pages come up for review in fourteen days, they may be redirected, merged or deleted. If you want any help or further information, then come to Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Television/Episode coverage. Thanks. Gwinva 16:11, 23 June 2007 (UTC)
I made an edit earlier today, with accurate information, which was then undone 2 hours later by 86.157.134.63, with "as trivia sections are not allowed" as the reason for edit.
Why is this? Who says trivia is not allowed? They're ok on other pages, so why not here? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.157.134.63 ( talk) 17:24, 18 January 2008 (UTC)
There have been three series of Black Books, each with six episodes. Moran has stated that there will be no more series,[2] and The Times reports the series has been "killed off".[3]
The 2 statements made in this point are not backed up by the 2 references. 'stated' is not the same as hinted, and the 'killed off' statement is not as clear cut as insinuated here when you continue reading the Times Article. 92.28.152.253 ( talk) 23:19, 5 February 2010 (UTC)
Wasn't there something about the rooms above moving about in a magical way or am I imagining this? Shouldn't this be added if so? 78.144.203.171 ( talk) 17:36, 5 September 2010 (UTC) 17:36, 5 September 2010 (UTC)
I think this article should be nominated to be a Featured article. Its really well written and provides some expert background information. I don't want to nominate it yet unless someone else felt the same way. Any thoughts? ( Lexiyh ( talk) 14:36, 12 January 2011 (UTC))
Fair enough. Those are some good points. I think I just saw what was good about it rather than the bits that were missing. Lexiyh ( talk) 16:49, 13 January 2011 (UTC)
Is the theme by Tom Waits, or is it just supposed to sound as if it were? If so, has the composer ever sent Tom a dollar? Readers of this article want to know! Chrisrus ( talk) 01:46, 25 September 2011 (UTC)
For me: It sounds more like a slowed down version of Norwegian Wood by The Beatles
It's a pastiche of Tom Wait's first self-produced albums: specifically, Victor Feldman's marimba from Swordfishtrombones; and Marc Ribot's guitar and Michael Blair's percussion from Rain Dog's Jockey Full of Bourbon. -- Elledeiae ( talk) 05:14, 11 June 2020 (UTC)
I note (from Season 3, Episode 5) that the address of the shop is "13 Little Bevan Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1". Note sure if this is relevant to the article, but if so, feel free to add it. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 130.246.132.178 ( talk) 22:14, 4 June 2012 (UTC)
Shouldn't "Black Books" be included in the list in British dark comedy? -- UliE1350 ( talk) 21:29, 31 December 2015 (UTC)
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"Moran's view of bookshops as doomed enterprises." But then you go on to quote him not talking about "bookshops", but *second-hand* bookshops. So you're misrepresenting what he said by claiming he has a view that "bookshops are doomed enterprises". Are you saying that he thinks (despite the highly profitable bookshop Amazon) that highly profitable High Street bookshops are doomed enterprises?
"while Linehan said his belligerent personality reflected". Whose belligerent personality? Linehan's? No. Change it to "while Linehan said that Bernard's belligerent personality reflected". — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2601:600:9F80:7140:88A7:7FF5:CD37:9AE7 ( talk) 08:32, 22 January 2019 (UTC)
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Someone back in January (no username) has added that there are 2 specials in the infobox... see the following diff... http://en.wikipedia.org/?title=Black_Books&diff=263059352&oldid=262895425 Are there actually 2 specials? And special what? Series/Episodes? I don't know of any myself - should this be removed? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 212.57.229.111 ( talk) 19:34, 4 October 2009 (UTC)
It says this was made by Channel 4 originally but the BBC have their own Black Books site- did it migrate to BBC or do the channels share programs or something? I'm obviously not from Britain. Thanks. DarkSideOfTheSpoon 15:59, 31 July 2006 (UTC)
are you frightened of my finger words?
in the intro...notting hill is in west london, not north london-- 212.240.35.234 22:39, 23 February 2006 (UTC)
Re: the name of the card. It has been a long time since I watched the episode, but wasn't the card named because it made a silly noise? I've just done a more extensive google than I did at the time that I reverted the change, it would appear there is no conclusive answer. Joe D (t) 19:59, 1 April 2006 (UTC)
I'd like a reference indicating the shop is specifically a second-hand book shop. Independent retailers often offer second-hand services, but this doesn't make them second-hand shops. Chris Cunningham 09:39, 27 April 2006 (UTC)
I was watching the 1st series of Black Books at a friend's house earlier, and i'm sure David Walliams had a cameo in one of the episodes. If it was him, he was a breif customer in the shop.
JaffaCakeLover 00:51, 19 November 2006 (BST)
He plays a customer who objects to bernard smoking in series 1 episode 6 "hes leaving home"
I am just listening to the album 'Rain Dogs' by Tom Waits for the first time, and I was wondering whether the Black Books theme music is based on the song 'Jockey Full of Bourbon' (or even perhaps excerpted from it, minus vocals)?
I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed a similarity to the theme song and Tom Waits. I'm a huge Tom Waits fan and a Black Books fan and I had to play both one after the other to be satisfied that they aren't exactly the same, but it would not be hard for me to believe that the theme song of the show is not at least influenced by the Waits song. CJ. Beatfootprints ( talk) 04:00, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
Some of the character blurbs on the page give away plot details (especially of the last episode) - particularly Bernard's one ... adding a spoiler thing. LupusCanis 21:09, 29 October 2006 (UTC)
How does one edit the table at the bottom, i want to remove "Enid Franchesca" from her name because it is irrelevant as her true character name is Fran Katzenjamma (sp).-- Paradox CT 02:33, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
would anyone know a link for the pilot that it says the show was first broadcast on? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 80.47.126.134 ( talk • contribs) 18:09, 12 May 2007
Many or all of the existing individual episode pages for this series appear to fail the notability guidelines for television episodes, and have been tagged accordingly. These articles can be improved through the inclusion of real-world information from reliable sources to assert notability. Overly long plot summaries should be edited, to a maximum length of approximately ten words per minute of screen time. Trivia should be integrated into the body of the article, or removed if it is not directly relevant. Quotes and images should only be used as part of a critical analysis of the episode. You might also consider merging any notable information onto the show's "List of episodes" or season pages. Otherwise, when these pages come up for review in fourteen days, they may be redirected, merged or deleted. If you want any help or further information, then come to Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Television/Episode coverage. Thanks. Gwinva 16:11, 23 June 2007 (UTC)
I made an edit earlier today, with accurate information, which was then undone 2 hours later by 86.157.134.63, with "as trivia sections are not allowed" as the reason for edit.
Why is this? Who says trivia is not allowed? They're ok on other pages, so why not here? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.157.134.63 ( talk) 17:24, 18 January 2008 (UTC)
There have been three series of Black Books, each with six episodes. Moran has stated that there will be no more series,[2] and The Times reports the series has been "killed off".[3]
The 2 statements made in this point are not backed up by the 2 references. 'stated' is not the same as hinted, and the 'killed off' statement is not as clear cut as insinuated here when you continue reading the Times Article. 92.28.152.253 ( talk) 23:19, 5 February 2010 (UTC)
Wasn't there something about the rooms above moving about in a magical way or am I imagining this? Shouldn't this be added if so? 78.144.203.171 ( talk) 17:36, 5 September 2010 (UTC) 17:36, 5 September 2010 (UTC)
I think this article should be nominated to be a Featured article. Its really well written and provides some expert background information. I don't want to nominate it yet unless someone else felt the same way. Any thoughts? ( Lexiyh ( talk) 14:36, 12 January 2011 (UTC))
Fair enough. Those are some good points. I think I just saw what was good about it rather than the bits that were missing. Lexiyh ( talk) 16:49, 13 January 2011 (UTC)
Is the theme by Tom Waits, or is it just supposed to sound as if it were? If so, has the composer ever sent Tom a dollar? Readers of this article want to know! Chrisrus ( talk) 01:46, 25 September 2011 (UTC)
For me: It sounds more like a slowed down version of Norwegian Wood by The Beatles
It's a pastiche of Tom Wait's first self-produced albums: specifically, Victor Feldman's marimba from Swordfishtrombones; and Marc Ribot's guitar and Michael Blair's percussion from Rain Dog's Jockey Full of Bourbon. -- Elledeiae ( talk) 05:14, 11 June 2020 (UTC)
I note (from Season 3, Episode 5) that the address of the shop is "13 Little Bevan Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1". Note sure if this is relevant to the article, but if so, feel free to add it. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 130.246.132.178 ( talk) 22:14, 4 June 2012 (UTC)
Shouldn't "Black Books" be included in the list in British dark comedy? -- UliE1350 ( talk) 21:29, 31 December 2015 (UTC)
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"Moran's view of bookshops as doomed enterprises." But then you go on to quote him not talking about "bookshops", but *second-hand* bookshops. So you're misrepresenting what he said by claiming he has a view that "bookshops are doomed enterprises". Are you saying that he thinks (despite the highly profitable bookshop Amazon) that highly profitable High Street bookshops are doomed enterprises?
"while Linehan said his belligerent personality reflected". Whose belligerent personality? Linehan's? No. Change it to "while Linehan said that Bernard's belligerent personality reflected". — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2601:600:9F80:7140:88A7:7FF5:CD37:9AE7 ( talk) 08:32, 22 January 2019 (UTC)