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Taking the Flak

Season 1 Episode 2: Black Gold

A renowned US network news legend, Candida Coulter, finds herself in the midst of chaos when her plane crashes in war-torn Karibu, Africa, setting off a chain reaction that leads to US involvement in the conflict.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Bigfooting

Aired: Jul 8, 2009

A global media frenzy erupts in Karibu as a team of BBC journalists descends ...

Episode 2 Black Gold

Aired: Jul 15, 2009

A renowned US network news legend, Candida Coulter, finds herself in the mids...

Episode 3 Cursed Is The Country

3. Cursed Is The Country

Aired: Jul 22, 2009

Conflict explodes in Karibu, Africa, as Harry, a junior BBC journalist, faces...

Episode 4 The Past Is A Different Colony

4. The Past Is A Different Colony

Aired: Jul 29, 2009

The team shifts their focus from the turmoil in Karibu to explore a compellin...

Episode 5 Unfriendly Fire

5. Unfriendly Fire

Aired: Aug 5, 2009

A team mission to a rural school descends into chaos as they become entangled...

Episode 6 Big Beasts

Aired: Aug 12, 2009

David Bradburn's mood plummets as a sudden visit from BBC Brussels Correspond...

Episode 7 Viva Africa

Aired: Aug 19, 2009

Festive chaos unfolds in Karibu as the world teeters on the brink of global c...

Info about Taking the Flak

Network: BBC Two

Genres:Comedy