Taking the Flak

Season 1 Episode 2: Black Gold

Jul 15, 2009NR30m6.3

When US network news legend Candida Coulter cascades into Karibu, the American invasion of the conflict-torn African country begins.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Bigfooting

Aired: Jul 8, 2009

A small African war suddenly becomes the centre of global attention when a te...

Episode 2 Black Gold

Aired: Jul 15, 2009

When US network news legend Candida Coulter cascades into Karibu, the America...

Episode 3 Cursed Is the Country

3. Cursed Is the Country

Aired: Jul 22, 2009

There is more conflict in the African country of Karibu when junior BBC strin...

Episode 4 The Past Is a Different Colony

4. The Past Is a Different Colony

Aired: Jul 29, 2009

The conflict in Karibu seems far away as the team turn their attentions to fi...

Episode 5 Unfriendly Fire

5. Unfriendly Fire

Aired: Aug 5, 2009

A trip to a school out in the bush takes a turn for the lethal when the team ...

Episode 6 Big Beasts

Aired: Aug 12, 2009

Much to David Bradburn's dismay, BBC Brussels Correspondent and media darling...

Episode 7 Enter the Lion

7. Enter the Lion

Aired: Aug 19, 2009

The war is over and celebrations fill the streets of Karibu, in the last epis...

Info about Taking the Flak

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Genres:Comedy