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Taking The Flak. Image shows from L to R: Rory Wallace (Damian O'Hare), Jane Thomason (Doon Mackichan), David Bradburn (Martin Jarvis), Joyful Sifuri (Kobna Holdbrook-Smith), Margaret Hollis (Joanna Brookes), Harry Chambers (Bruce Mackinnon), Grace Matiko (Lydiah Gitachu). Copyright: BBC
Taking The Flak

Taking The Flak

  • TV comedy drama / sitcom
  • BBC Two
  • 2009
  • 7 episodes (1 series)

Comedy drama following a team of journalists in a war zone who are in a state of perpetual danger, not just from bombs... but each other too. Stars Martin Jarvis, Doon Mackichan, Bruce Mackinnon, Joanna Brookes, Damian O'Hare and more.

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Series 1, Episode 3 - Cursed Is The Country

There is more conflict in the African country of Karibu when junior BBC stringer Harry meets girlfriend Grace's father for the first time.

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Further details

Taking The Flak. Image shows from L to R: Goroi (David Mulwa), Harry Chambers (Bruce Mackinnon). Copyright: BBC

Harry meets his girlfriend Grace's father for the first time. Meanwhile senior correspondent David and new cameraman Rory clash over the uses of root ginger and producer Jane loses her patience after David's passport comes to a sticky end at the hands of the local militia - who soon want much more than a bribe.

There's good news as charity worker Samantha organises a traditional summer fete in aid of boy soldiers, Sons Without Guns. However, after a mix-up involving the Beckhams, will Fiona Bruce witness the BBC's Chief Foreign Editor being terminated, live, on air?

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 22nd July 2009
Time
10pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Martin Jarvis David Bradburn
Doon Mackichan Jane Thomason
Bruce Mackinnon Harry Chambers
Joanna Brookes Margaret Hollis
Damian O'Hare Rory Wallace
Lydiah Gitachu Grace Matiko
Lucy Chalkley Samantha Cunningham Fleming
Harry Lloyd Alexander Taylor-Pierce
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith Joyful Sifuri
Guest cast
David Mulwa Goroi (Grace's Father)
Derrick Assetto Roadblock Policeman
Damilare Olowoye Tom Tom
Fiona Bruce Self
Writing team
Tira Shubart Writer
Jon Rolph Writer
Paul Kerensa Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Jon Rolph Director
Adam Miller Director
Tira Shubart Producer
Jon Rolph Producer
Jon Plowman Executive Producer
William Webb Editor
Georgina Millett Production Designer
David Lowe Composer

Video

Meet the Parents

Harry really wants to make the right impression when he meets Grace's father.

Featuring: Lydiah Gitachu (Grace Matiko), Bruce Mackinnon (Harry Chambers) & David Mulwa (Goroi).

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