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SERIES 2 - First broadcast 2002

1. The Entertainer

Ever keen to distract herself, Fran takes up piano. Ever keen to delude himself, Bernard falls in love. All Manny wants is a break. But genius finds no rest as Fran lies to a sweet old blind man and Bernard the recluse deceives his adoring public.

First broadcast: 1st Mar 2002


2. Fever

Fran can’t sleep in the heat. Bernard needs a girlfriend to stop him staring. And Manny can’t say what will happen if it gets to 88 degrees. Bernard helps Fran by brushing up on the law and finds himself a ‘summer bunny’. And Manny is worried about the reliability of his magic hot water bottle.

First broadcast: 8th Mar 2002


3. The Fixer

Manny uses his underworld connections to find Fran mysterious employment. In return all Bernard and he have to do is educate a psychopath. But will they succeed in teaching dodgy Danny to read? And how does Bernard feel at the prospect of losing his thumbs?

First broadcast: 15th Mar 2002


4. Blood

Unemployed and restless, Fran takes comfort in the discovery of her exotic new found cousins. In pursuit of Michelin stars, Manny and Bernard transform the infested bookshop into a restaurant. But nothing can stop the creatures taking over the shop and Fran feels the weight of the family sausage.

First broadcast: 22nd Mar 2002


5. Hello Sun

Hello Sun

written by Dylan Moran

Fran tries to discover her inner karma at the advise of her disapproving friend Eva. Bernard finds proof positive that Manny is mad. And Manny discovers a new found confidence and his ‘inner king’.

First broadcast: 29th Mar 2002


6. A Nice Change

Bernard and Manny can’t hear themselves argue because of the builders next door. Fran suggests a holiday. But how will the three of them fare when they attempt to venture abroad together?

First broadcast: 5th Apr 2002


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