TV series

Bookish

Name: Bookish
Released: 2025
Cast: Mark Gatiss, Polly Walker, Elliot Levey, Buket Komur, Connor Finch

2025–· 2 seasons· 52 min episodesTV-MA★ 6.2Returning series

On U&Alibi — From UKTV · Eagle Eye Drama

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Not available to stream in US

Synopsis

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.

Themes

whodunit post world war ii mystery crime amused antiquarian bookseller

Episodes

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E1 Slightly Foxed (1)Next upJul 16, 2025 · 50 min · ★ 6.3
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Blake Harrison (Sgt. Morris), Rosie Cavaliero (Mrs. Dredge), Ella Bruccoleri (Merula Harkup), Tim McInnerny (D), Gerard Horan (Baseheart), Daniel Mays (Eric Wellbeloved), Mariken van Lammeren (Sheila Wellbeloved), Amanda Payne (Enid Clegg)
E2 Slightly Foxed (2)Jul 16, 2025 · 54 min · ★ 5.8
Synopsis
Bliss and Book's investigation into Harkup's death continues as Book discovers some surprising evidence in the case of the bombsite skeletons.
Guest stars: Blake Harrison (Sgt. Morris), Rosie Cavaliero (Mrs. Dredge), Ella Bruccoleri (Merula Harkup), Tim McInnerny (D), Gerard Horan (Baseheart), Daniel Mays (Eric Wellbeloved), Amanda Payne (Enid Clegg), Mark Winstanley (George Harkup)
E3 Deadly Nitrate (1)Jul 16, 2025 · 52 min · ★ 6.1
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Blake Harrison (Sgt. Morris), Luke Norris (Jesse Mackendrick), Amanda Drew (Nerina Bean), Jacob Fortune-Lloyd (Stewart Howard), Joely Richardson (Sandra Dare), Michael Workéyè (Billy), Shaniqua Okwok (Linda Bruce), Charlie Cattrall (Kurt Masterson)
E4 Deadly Nitrate (2)Jul 16, 2025 · 52 min · ★ 6.0
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Luke Norris (Jesse Mackendrick), Jacob Fortune-Lloyd (Stewart Howard), Joely Richardson (Sandra Dare), Michael Workéyè (Billy), Shaniqua Okwok (Linda Bruce), Amanda Drew (Nerina Bean), Jonas Nay (Felix), Charlie Cattrall (Kurt Masterson)
E5 Such Devoted Sisters (1)Jul 16, 2025 · 52 min · ★ 6.3
Synopsis
A grand hotel, exiled royalty, a poisoned army captain and Trottie as a suspect. Could this prove to be Book’s toughest case yet?
Guest stars: Blake Harrison (Sgt. Morris), Tim McInnerny (D), Nadia Albina (Dr. Calder), Jonas Nay (Felix), Paul McGann (Mr. Kind), Isabelle Connolly (Eadie Rattle), Angeliki Papoulia (Princess Ruhije), Rina Krasniqi (Princess Nafije)
E6 Such Devoted Sisters (2)Jul 16, 2025 · 53 min · ★ 6.1
Synopsis
As tension builds, the staff rebel and the Walsingham Hotel lists like an old ship, can Book unmask Captain Orr’s murderer?
Guest stars: Blake Harrison (Sgt. Morris), Paul McGann (Mr. Kind), Isabelle Connolly (Eadie Rattle), Angeliki Papoulia (Princess Ruhije), Rina Krasniqi (Princess Nafije), Mark Umbers (Victor Orr), Elizabeth Berrington (Sylvia Orr), Antonios Antoniadis (Ismail Guzili)