Black Books: Season 3, Episode 1

Manny Come Home (11 Mar. 2004)

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When Manny defects to Goliath Books after an "incident" with Bernard, his ex-employer's life spirals out of control. Meanwhile Fran returns from holiday only to be greeted by the squalor of Bernard's shop.

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When Manny defects to Goliath Books after an "incident" with Bernard, his ex-employer's life spirals out of control. Meanwhile Fran returns from holiday only to be greeted by the squalor of Bernard's shop.

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At 4:14 Manny is seen crushing a muffin which then appears whole again at 4:21. See more »

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[Bernard and Fran are spying on Manny who is now working for a rival bookstore]
Bernard: Look at him! He's half Iago, Half Fu Manchu, all bastard!
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References Lassie Come Home (1943) See more »

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