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Black Books· Season 1 · Episode 2

Manny's First Day

S01E02·8.9·October 6, 2000·25m·Channel 4

Bernard, having offered Manny the job while he was drunk, does his best to get rid of his new charge by offering him a one-day trial. Is this suspiciously modern-looking assistant up to scratch?

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#2In Season 1of 6 rated episodes
#5All-timeof 18 rated episodes
+0.1vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.8
2000First airedOctober 6, 2000

Guest stars

Rhys ThomasRhys Thomasas Student
John ArthurJohn Arthuras First Customer
Stewart WrightStewart Wrightas Second Customer
Ben HomewoodBen Homewoodas Fourth Customer
David CannDavid Cannas Eddie

Crew

Graham LinehanGraham LinehanDirector
Nick WoodDirector

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