Series synopsis
Bookish is a British crime mystery drama television series that premiered on U&Alibi on July 16, 2025. It was created by Mark Gatiss. It stars Mark Gatiss, Polly Walker, Elliot Levey and Buket Komur.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Mark Gatiss as Gabriel Book
- Polly Walker as Trottie
- Elliot Levey as Inspector Bliss
- Buket Komur as Nora
- Connor Finch as Jack
Guest cast
- Blake Harrison as Sgt. Morris
- Rosie Cavaliero as Mrs. Dredge
- Ella Bruccoleri as Merula Harkup
- Tim McInnerny as D
- Gerard Horan as Baseheart
- Daniel Mays as Eric Wellbeloved
- Mariken van Lammeren as Sheila Wellbeloved
- Amanda Payne as Enid Clegg
- Mark Winstanley as George Harkup
- Patrick Jeffries as Mrs. Acres
- Loveday Smith as Jean Goodwin
- Chris Brooker as Gerald Goodwin
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | July 16, 2025 | July 16, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Slightly Foxed (1) 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. |
July 16, 2025 |
| 2 |
Slightly Foxed (2) Bliss and Book's investigation into Harkup's death continues as Book discovers some surprising evidence in the case of the bombsite skeletons. |
July 16, 2025 |
| 3 |
Deadly Nitrate (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. |
July 16, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | U&Alibi |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 16, 2025 |
| Last aired | July 16, 2025 |
| Runtime | 52 minutes |
| Status | continue |