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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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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Joanna Brookes Margaret Hollis
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bigfooting
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Black Gold
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Cursed Is The Country
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Past Is A Different Colony
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unfriendly Fire
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - White Elephants
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Viva Africa
 7
Lucy Chalkley Samantha Cunningham Fleming
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bigfooting
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Cursed Is The Country
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - White Elephants
  4. Series 1, Episode 7 - Viva Africa
 4
Lydiah Gitachu Grace Matiko
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bigfooting
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Black Gold
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Cursed Is The Country
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Past Is A Different Colony
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unfriendly Fire
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - White Elephants
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Viva Africa
 7
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith Joyful Sifuri
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bigfooting
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Black Gold
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Cursed Is The Country
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Past Is A Different Colony
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unfriendly Fire
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - White Elephants
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Viva Africa
 7
Martin Jarvis David Bradburn
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bigfooting
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Black Gold
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Cursed Is The Country
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Past Is A Different Colony
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unfriendly Fire
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - White Elephants
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Viva Africa
 7
Harry Lloyd Alexander Taylor-Pierce
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Black Gold
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Cursed Is The Country
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Past Is A Different Colony
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unfriendly Fire
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - White Elephants
  6. Series 1, Episode 7 - Viva Africa
 6
Doon Mackichan Jane Thomason
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bigfooting
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Black Gold
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Cursed Is The Country
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Past Is A Different Colony
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unfriendly Fire
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - White Elephants
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Viva Africa
 7
Bruce Mackinnon Harry Chambers
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bigfooting
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Black Gold
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Cursed Is The Country
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Past Is A Different Colony
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unfriendly Fire
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - White Elephants
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Viva Africa
 7
Damian O'Hare Rory Wallace
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Cursed Is The Country
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Past Is A Different Colony
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unfriendly Fire
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - White Elephants
  5. Series 1, Episode 7 - Viva Africa
 5
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Greg Adambo Mwalimu
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unfriendly Fire
 1
Robert Agengo Effort
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unfriendly Fire
 1
Abel Amunga Bernard
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Black Gold
 1
Derrick Assetto Roadblock Policeman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Cursed Is The Country
 1
Rosalind Ayres Mags O'Mara
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Past Is A Different Colony
 1
Mackenzie Crook Nigel Bagwell
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bigfooting
 1
Catharine Fewtrell Kathy
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Black Gold
 1
Damaris Irungu Jabulile
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unfriendly Fire
 1
Lenny Juma Village Elder
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Past Is A Different Colony
 1
TK Kitana William Kiatu
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - White Elephants
 1
Alexander Lemunge Villager
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Black Gold
 1
Alistair Lowe Karim Khan
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bigfooting
 1
Tunji Lucas Gerald Alumu
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - White Elephants
 1
Kirumbura Mganga Douglas
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - White Elephants
 1
Geniva Minja Tawny-Limbed Woman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Past Is A Different Colony
 1
Sadat Mourad Mkombe
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Viva Africa
 1
Boaz Mugah Cleaner
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Black Gold
 1
David Mulwa Goroi (Grace's Father)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Cursed Is The Country
 1
Onesmas Muthuri Samson Pambazuka
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Viva Africa
 1
Nash Nderitu Waiter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bigfooting
 1
Lucy Nyagah Saada Simba
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Viva Africa
 1
Damilare Olowoye Tom Tom
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Cursed Is The Country
 1
James Opere Pineapple Vendor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Black Gold
 1
Joel Otukho Rally Man 2
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Viva Africa
 1
Lloyd Owen Jack
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bigfooting
 1
Onyango Owino Rally Man 3
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Viva Africa
 1
Onyango Owino Presidential Guard Office
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unfriendly Fire
 1
Sean Power Chip (Candida's cameraman)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Black Gold
 1
Paul Ramtu Rally Man 1
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Viva Africa
 1
Mourad Sadat Mkombe
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bigfooting
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Black Gold
 2
Bernard Safari Zawadi
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bigfooting
 1
Sarah Scott Charteris Alisha
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Past Is A Different Colony
 1
Rhashan Stone Jeremy Morrison
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - White Elephants
 1
Ruby Wax Candida Coulter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Black Gold
 1
Rufus Wright Clive (Election Inspector)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Viva Africa
 1
George Alagiah Self
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bigfooting
 1
Jennie Bond Self
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Viva Africa
 1
Fiona Bruce Self
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Cursed Is The Country
 1
John Humphrys Self
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unfriendly Fire
 1
Emily Maitlis Self
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Black Gold
 1
Sophie Raworth Self
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bigfooting
 1
Sonali Shah Self
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - White Elephants
 1
Peter Sissons Self
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - White Elephants
  2. Series 1, Episode 7 - Viva Africa
 2
Bill Turnbull Self
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bigfooting
 1
Sian Williams Self
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bigfooting
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - White Elephants
 2
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Jon Rolph Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bigfooting
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Black Gold
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Cursed Is The Country
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Past Is A Different Colony
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unfriendly Fire
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - White Elephants
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Viva Africa
 7
Tira Shubart Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bigfooting
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Black Gold
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Cursed Is The Country
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Past Is A Different Colony
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unfriendly Fire
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - White Elephants
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Viva Africa
 7
Sandra Jones Writer (Additional Material)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bigfooting
 1
Paul Kerensa Writer (Additional Material)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Black Gold
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Cursed Is The Country
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Past Is A Different Colony
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unfriendly Fire
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - White Elephants
  6. Series 1, Episode 7 - Viva Africa
 6
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Adam Miller Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Black Gold
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Cursed Is The Country
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Past Is A Different Colony
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unfriendly Fire
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - White Elephants
  6. Series 1, Episode 7 - Viva Africa
 6
Jon Rolph Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Black Gold
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Cursed Is The Country
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Past Is A Different Colony
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unfriendly Fire
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - White Elephants
  6. Series 1, Episode 7 - Viva Africa
 6
Michael Buffong Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bigfooting
 1
Jon Rolph Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bigfooting
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Black Gold
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Cursed Is The Country
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Past Is A Different Colony
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unfriendly Fire
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - White Elephants
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Viva Africa
 7
Tira Shubart Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bigfooting
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Black Gold
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Cursed Is The Country
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Past Is A Different Colony
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unfriendly Fire
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - White Elephants
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Viva Africa
 7
Jon Plowman Executive Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bigfooting
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Black Gold
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Cursed Is The Country
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Past Is A Different Colony
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unfriendly Fire
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - White Elephants
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Viva Africa
 7
Sandra Jones Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bigfooting
 1
William Webb Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Black Gold
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Cursed Is The Country
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Past Is A Different Colony
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unfriendly Fire
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - White Elephants
  6. Series 1, Episode 7 - Viva Africa
 6
Jon Blow Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bigfooting
 1
Georgina Millett Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bigfooting
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Black Gold
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Cursed Is The Country
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Past Is A Different Colony
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unfriendly Fire
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - White Elephants
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Viva Africa
 7
David Lowe Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bigfooting
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Black Gold
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Cursed Is The Country
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Past Is A Different Colony
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unfriendly Fire
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - White Elephants
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Viva Africa
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