Taking the Flak

2009 NR 7.3

Comedy drama following a group of journalists reporting on a small African war for BBC News At Ten

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Episodes:

Episode 1 Bigfooting

1. Bigfooting

Aired: Jul 8, 2009

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

Episode 2 Black Gold

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 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

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