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Taking the Flak (2009–2009) — drama · comedy · war on BBC Two
About Taking the Flak
Taking the Flak ended on August 19, 2009, on BBC Two. The show aired its final episode after its single season, which consisted of 7 episodes that premiered starting July 8, 2009.
Taking the Flak was a comedy-drama series set during a small African war, first broadcast in 2009. It depicted the lives of journalists covering the conflict, highlighting the dangers they faced from bombs, disease, and other hazards, as well as the interpersonal tensions within their team. The series portrayed the challenges of reporting in war zones, including the struggle to get embedded with military forces and the chaos of the environment, from landmines to viral videos.
The cast included Bruce MacKinnon as Harry Chambers, Damian O'Hare as Rory Wallace, Doon Mackichan as Jane Thomason, Joanna Brookes as Margaret Hollis, and Martin Jarvis as David Bradburn.
Taking the Flak episode schedule
7 aired
Aired · 7
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2009 | S1·E7 | Viva Africa |
| August 12, 2009 | S1·E6 | Big Beasts |
| August 5, 2009 | S1·E5 | Unfriendly Fire |
| July 29, 2009 | S1·E4 | The Past is a Different Colony |
| July 22, 2009 | S1·E3 | Cursed is the Country |
| July 15, 2009 | S1·E2 | Black Gold |
| July 8, 2009 | S1·E1 | Bigfooting |