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S1·E2 Manny's First Day

Name: Manny's First Day
Released: 2000-10-06
Duration: 23 min
Cast: David Cann, Rhys Thomas, John Arthur, Stewart Wright, Ben Homewood

Episode: Season 1, Episode 2
Air Date: October 6, 2000
Runtime: 23 minutes
Directors: Graham Linehan, Nick Wood
Writers: Dylan Moran, Graham Linehan
Score: 8.1/10 (18 TMDB votes)
Story Type: Core Character Arc

Core Aired October 6, 2000 23 min ★ 8.1/10 · 18 TMDB votes

Synopsis

After Manny’s help with the tax return Bernard is persuaded to hire him in the shop. Unfortunately he actually sells some books, much to Bernard’s annoyance.

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Director & writers

Dylan MoranWriterGraham LinehanDirectorNick WoodDirectorGraham LinehanWriter

Guest stars

David CannEddie

Rhys ThomasStudent

John ArthurCustomer

Stewart WrightCustomer

Ben HomewoodCustomer

Graham LinehanBook Lover

Bill NighyMan at bar

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 2 of Black Books air?

Season 1, Episode 2 ('Manny's First Day') originally aired on October 6, 2000.

How long is Season 1 Episode 2 ('Manny's First Day')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 23 minutes.

What happens in Black Books Season 1 Episode 2?

After Manny’s help with the tax return Bernard is persuaded to hire him in the shop. Unfortunately he actually sells some books, much to Bernard’s annoyance....

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