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Taking the Flak

Show Info

  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: July 8, 2009
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 7
  • Networks: BBC Two
  • Genres: Drama, Comedy
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Taking the Flak(2009)

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Comedy-drama about the lives of journalists in war zones.

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Season 1

7 episodes • 2009

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1BigfootingJul 8, 20090.0
2Black GoldJul 15, 20090.0
3Cursed Is The CountryJul 22, 20090.0
4The Past Is A Different ColonyJul 29, 20090.0
5Unfriendly FireAug 5, 20090.0
6Big BeastsAug 12, 20090.0
7Viva AfricaAug 19, 20090.0

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