Taking the Flak - Season 1 Episode 3 Cursed Is The Country
Harry meets his girlfriend Grace's father for the first time. Meanwhile senior correspondent David and new cameraman Rory clash over the uses of root ginger and producer Jane loses her patience after David's passport comes to a sticky end at the hands of the local militia - who soon want much more than a bribe. There's good news as charity worker Samantha organises a traditional summer fete in aid of boy soldiers, Sons Without Guns. However, after a mix-up involving the Beckhams, will Fiona Bruce witness the BBC's Chief Foreign Editor being terminated, live, on air?
- Genre: Drama, Comedy
- Studio: BBC Two
- Keyword: africa, journalism, war correspondent, stringer
- Cast: Mackenzie Crook, Doon Mackichan, Lloyd Owen, Bruce Mackinnon, Martin Jarvis, Harry Lloyd