The Blackout (Black Books episode)

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“The Blackout”
Black Books episode
Episode no. Season 1
Episode 4
Written by Dylan Moran & Graham Linehan
Guest stars Terry Bird, Angela Curran, Evie Garratt, Liam Hess, Louise Hickson, Colin McFarlane, Wayne Morris, Elizabeth Marmer & Hugh Parker
Original airdate October 20, 2000
Episode chronology
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The Blackout is an episode of Black Books. It was first aired on October 20, 2000. It is episode number 4 of season 1. It was written by Dylan Moran & Graham Linehan.

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[edit] Plot Summary

Bernard is blanked by an old friend but cannot remember what he has done to offend him, despite the fact that it only happened the night before. Fran mistakenly thinks her boyfriend is dating someone else behind her back. Manny receives an Espresso machine and a DVD of The Sweeney for his birthday, and due to the ensuing unfortunate combination of interest in the police force and alertness, is mistaken for a policeman.

[edit] Quotes

Gerald: You remember Jim, don't you?

Bernard: I'm not sure... What do you do?

Gerald: No, he's our son.

Bernard: Oh, thank God! I thought you had a disease! It's a child!


Gerald: Look at Jim!

Bernard: What? He looks surprised. All children look surprised. Everything's new to them!


Bernard: I went to the chemist to get some Fizzy-Good.

Fran: Some what?

Bernard: You know, some Fizzy-Good, Fizzy-Good-Make-Feel-Nice.

Fran: Oh, Alka-Seltzer.

[edit] Guest Stars

  • Terry Bird - Nogsy
  • Angela Curran - Policewoman
  • Evie Garratt - Unknown
  • Liam Hess - Jimbo
  • Louise Hickson - Unknown
  • Colin McFarlane - Barry
  • Wayne Morris - Peter
  • Elizabeth Marmur - Sarah
  • Hugh Parker - Gerald

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