Taking the Flak

TV Show

A group of BBC journalists arrive in the state of Karibu to cover an African war. Comedy drama, starring Martin Jarvis, with guest Mackenzie Crook and Bill Turnbull, Sian Williams and George Alagiah as themselves.

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Latest Episodes

  • Season 1 Episode 7: Enter the Lion

    The end of the war is celebrated in the streets as a new democratic era looms for the country with the arrival of the exiled Queen of Karibu, who returns to a heroine's welcome. However, the coming of peace means an uncertain future for Harry, who finally hits his stride, Grace, Samantha and David, whose lack of action in the sack starts to affect his work and his colleagues. Peter Sissons and Jennie Bond appear as themselves

  • Season 1 Episode 6: Big Beasts

    David is unimpressed when media darling Jeremy Morrison is brought in to report on the ceasefire and Jane finds herself caught in the middle of their rivalry with just one cameraman to share between them. Meanwhile, Margaret records animals and Harry mentors a local journalist - until a humanitarian crisis breaks out. Sian Williams and Peter Sissons appear as themselves

  • Season 1 Episode 5: Unfriendly Fire

    The team makes a trip to a school in the Bush but gets caught in the crossfire between government and rebel forces, while Harry and Grace's driving lesson ends badly when they go off-road. John Humphrys appears as himself in the comedy drama, starring Martin Jarvis and Doon Mackichan

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