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TV SERIES · Crime / Mystery / Drama

Bookish.

6.2 / 1020252 seasons12 episodesReturning Series

Gabriel Book, proprietor of an antiquarian bookshop, relies on his vast collection to unravel baffling cases. He nurtures a group of lovable yet troubled individuals, providing informal protection and guidance.

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Created by Mark Gatiss

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Season 1.

Slightly Foxed (1)

2025-07-16 · 50m6.3

There's a new assistant to train up at Book's Books, but the excavation of a nearby bombsite that's full of skeletons leads to book-selling taking a back seat.

Slightly Foxed (2)

2025-07-16 · 54m5.8

Bliss and Book's investigation into Harkup's death continues as Book discovers some surprising evidence in the case of the bombsite skeletons.

Deadly Nitrate (1)

2025-07-16 · 52m6.1

There's excitement in the air when a film crew arrives at Archangel Lane - until an extra drops dead after eating poisoned chocolates meant for one of the cast.

Deadly Nitrate (2)

2025-07-16 · 52m6.0

Book must race against time to uncover the truth before anyone else ends up dead. Meanwhile, Jack gets an unexpected answer when he confronts Trottie and Book.

Such Devoted Sisters (1)

2025-07-16 · 52m6.3

A grand hotel, exiled royalty, a poisoned army captain and Trottie as a suspect. Could this prove to be Book’s toughest case yet?

Such Devoted Sisters (2)

2025-07-16 · 53m6.1

As tension builds, the staff rebel and the Walsingham Hotel lists like an old ship, can Book unmask Captain Orr’s murderer?

Cast.

Mark Gatiss

Mark Gatiss

Gabriel Book

Polly Walker

Polly Walker

Trottie Book

Elliot Levey

Elliot Levey

Inspector Bliss

Buket Komur

Buket Komur

Nora

Connor Finch

Connor Finch

Jack

Rupert Graves

Rupert Graves

Colonel Winters

Blake Harrison

Blake Harrison

Sergeant Morris

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