Bookish

Bookish (6×60’) is a crime drama series created by Emmy Award-winning writer Mark Gatiss (The League of Gentlemen, Sherlock).

Mark Gatiss writes and stars as the eccentric Gabriel Book who, from his antiquarian bookshop, helps the police to solve a variety of mysterious crimes.

Further cast include Polly Walker (Bridgerton, Line of Duty) as Book’s colourful wife, Trottie, alongside Connor Finch (Everything I Know About Love) as Jack, Elliot Levey (We Were the Lucky Ones, Quiz) as Inspector Bliss, Blake Harrison (Still Up, World on Fire) as Sergeant Morris and Buket Kömür (Our House) as Nora.

The series also features a wealth of guest stars including Joely Richardson as Sandra Dare, Daniel Mays (The Long Shadow, Code 404) as Eric Wellbeloved, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd (Bodies, The Great) as Stewart Howard, Paul McGann (Annika, Doctor Who) as Mr Kind.

Directed by Carolina Giammetta. Produced by Christopher Arcache.