Taking The Flak Series 1, Episode 3 - Cursed Is The Country - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)

There is more conflict in the African country of Karibu when junior BBC stringer Harry meets girlfriend Grace's father for the first time.

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Further details

Taking The Flak. Image shows from L to R: Goroi (David Mulwa), Harry Chambers (Bruce Mackinnon). Copyright: BBC

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?

Broadcast details

Date

Wednesday 22nd July 2009

Time

10pm

Channel

BBC Two

Length

30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast

Martin Jarvis David Bradburn
Doon Mackichan Jane Thomason
Bruce Mackinnon Harry Chambers
Joanna Brookes Margaret Hollis
Damian O'Hare Rory Wallace
Lydiah Gitachu Grace Matiko
Lucy Chalkley Samantha Cunningham Fleming
Harry Lloyd Alexander Taylor-Pierce
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith Joyful Sifuri

Guest cast

David Mulwa Goroi (Grace's Father)
Derrick Assetto Roadblock Policeman
Damilare Olowoye Tom Tom
Fiona Bruce Self

Writing team

Tira Shubart Writer
Jon Rolph Writer
Paul Kerensa Writer (Additional Material)

Production team

Jon Rolph Director
Adam Miller Director
Tira Shubart Producer
Jon Rolph Producer
Jon Plowman Executive Producer
William Webb Editor
Georgina Millett Production Designer
David Lowe Composer

Video

Meet the Parents

Harry really wants to make the right impression when he meets Grace's father.

Featuring: Lydiah Gitachu (Grace Matiko), Bruce Mackinnon (Harry Chambers) & David Mulwa (Goroi).