Crime | Drama
Station:
Now (GB)
Status:
Running
Start:
2025-07-16
Rating:
6/10 from 1 users
London, 1946 is the dynamic, dangerous and chaotic setting for this stylish new detective drama, with the eccentric Gabriel Book at the very heart of the story: a self-appointed consultant detective to the local police. The thousands of books that line the shelves of his shop provide him with all the knowledge he needs.Book has gathered around him a host of lovable, damaged misfits whom he informally protects, cajoles, and mentors. His wife Trottie runs the wallpaper shop next door. She's a charismatic adventuress whom Book loves deeply but not physically, for they are in a 'lavender' marriage to help conceal Book's sexual orientation in a time when it was illegal to be gay.Bookish marries post-war nostalgia with the reckless and life-affirming atmosphere of the times, creating a fast-paced and stylish detective drama.
There is no Next Episode of Bookish planned.
S1E1 - Slightly Foxed - Part One
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.
Air Date: 16 Jul 2025 06:00 (CDT)
S1E2 - Slightly Foxed - Part Two
Bliss and Book's investigation into Harkup's death continues as Book discovers some surprising evidence in the case of the bombsite skeletons.
Air Date: 16 Jul 2025 06:00 (CDT)
S1E3 - Deadly Nitrate - Part One
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.
Air Date: 16 Jul 2025 06:00 (CDT)
S1E4 - Deadly Nitrate - Part Two
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.
Air Date: 16 Jul 2025 06:00 (CDT)
S1E5 - Such Devoted Sisters - Part One
When an army captain drinks a poisoned cocktail, there are multiple suspects - even Trottie! But two exiled princesses believe he wasn't the intended victim.
Air Date: 16 Jul 2025 06:00 (CDT)
S1E6 - Such Devoted Sisters - Part Two
As tension builds, the staff at the Walsingham Hotel rebel. Meanwhile, Book discovers something quite curious in Captain Victor Orr's little black book.
Air Date: 16 Jul 2025 06:00 (CDT)