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Three Little Words
Themen
Series
Episode
5
Airdate
21 January 2013
Ratings
6.39 (Overnight)
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Ratings
6.39 (Overnight)
Written by
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Recurring Characters
Dominic Coleman - Customer
Supporting Characters
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Special Guest Star(s)
Gary Barlow - self
Raymond Blanc - himself
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Three Little Words is the fifth episode of Series 3. Musician Gary Barlow makes a guest appearance. It was first broadcasted on 21 January 2013.

Synopsis[]

Gary is preparing for the grand re-opening of the restaurant as the new owner/chef. Putting on his best chef whites, he has never looked so attractive to Miranda. Will Stevie persuade her to say what she feels? Or will Penny get in the way as she excitedly stalks celebrity chef, Raymond Blanc.

Plot[]

Miranda is concerned when she finds that when Mike tells Miranda he loves her, she is unable to say it back without going into flustered defensive mode. No matter how many times he says it, she cannot form a mature response. With a consultation with the Customer and Stevie’s guidance she realizes that the reason she cannot say it, is because she is not in love with him, but she is and always has been in love with Gary.  

Miranda realizes she has to overcome some difficult obstacles before she can tell Gary how she feels. First, she has to end her relationship with Mike, but not everything is so simple. Every time she tries to speak to him she retreats into comical antics to the point that Mike believes she does not want to break up with him, she just wants to break up with her current gas provider.

Stevie and the Customer come to Miranda’s aid to overcome her own problems so she can finally admit her feelings to Gary. However, there’s a few things getting in the way. Gary has his own issues – he has bought the restaurant and is desperately trying to ensure everything is ready for opening night. Mike’s family dog is dying, so he is distracted, and Gary’s ex-girlfriend, Rose, returns to place even greater pressure on Miranda. Stevie makes a bold decision to throw Rose off, and she kisses Gary in front of her, and 'lingering' over it; much to Miranda’s horror. Miranda threatens she will kiss Stevie’s Gary (Gary Barlow) if she ever meets him. 

Moving swiftly on, Stevie and the Customer set up a perfect picnic for Miranda and Gary. It is a beautiful scene and there is music in the air, literally, Miranda is ready to reveal her feelings to Gary when the scene is interrupted by a flock of geese. Stevie wanted to make the meeting perfect by getting doves but sadly she could only find geese and Gary is afraid of geese. Miranda’s hopes are quashed as they are chased throughout the park by the flock. 

Miranda gathers her courage for the opening night of Gary’s restaurant but as always nothing goes to plan, instead of romance, her secret is revealed in a burst of irritation and frustration - but it did manage to drive Rose out of the picture.

Quotes[]

Customer: OK, what do you love?
Miranda: Doughnuts.
Customer: Again, what was your first love?
Miranda: Doughnuts.
Customer: More emotional. What makes your heart skip?
Miranda: Doughnuts.
Customer: I think I know what this means. You're not in love your boyfriend; it's only fair to split up with him.
Miranda: What? What? You can't leave me with that! Oh, my lovely Mike! I'm going to beanbag!

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Gary: You know, there's always something with you, isn't there? On the one day I was struggling and needed your help like you always do, your issues are still more important, although they very rarely are!
Miranda: They were more important!
Gary: Oh, what? What was more important?
Miranda: Splitting up with my boyfriend and telling you I'm completely and utterly head over heels in love with you. I love you!


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