Taking the Flak

4.0/10200930mEnded1 Season · 7 Episodes

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

Released: Jul 8, 2009

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Season 1

7 episodes

Top Cast

Mackenzie Crook

Doon Mackichan

Lloyd Owen

Bruce Mackinnon

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