Taking the Flak

Season

2009

UK

7.4

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

Episode List

S1 • E1

Bigfooting

A small African war suddenly becomes the centre of global attention when a team of BBC journalists arrives in Karibu, ready to cover the conflict. Local 'stringer' Harry is hanging on to the bottom of the journalist ladder and thinks the story will be his big break. But he finds himself 'bigfooted' when BBC News heavyweights, including senior foreign correspondent David Bradburn, flanked by his production team, and Margaret Hollis from the World Service, arrive in town.

S1 • E2

Black Gold

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

S1 • E3

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.

S1 • E4

The Past Is a Different Colony

The conflict in Karibu seems far away as the team turn their attentions to finding a human-interest story.

S1 • E5

Unfriendly Fire

A trip to a school out in the bush takes a turn for the lethal when the team finds itself caught in the crossfire between government and rebel forces.