Taking The Flak Series 1, Episode 4 - The Past Is A Different Colony - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)
The conflict in Karibu seems far away as the team turn their attentions to finding a human-interest story.
Further details
When informed from London that military fashion is "in" this season, the team are sent in search of a story about sniper-chic. Their search takes them to an old colonial house and the formidable Mags O'Mara, where they encounter a night of colonial tales, African magic and Strictly Come Dancing.
Broadcast details
Date
Wednesday 29th July 2009
Time
10pm
Channel
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 |
| Harry Lloyd | Alexander Taylor-Pierce |
| Kobna Holdbrook-Smith | Joyful Sifuri |
Guest cast
| Rosalind Ayres | Mags O'Mara |
|---|---|
| Lenny Juma | Village Elder |
| Sarah Scott Charteris | Alisha |
| Geniva Minja | Tawny-Limbed Woman |
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
Jungle Girls
David reads from the first chapter of his novel.
Featuring: Lydiah Gitachu (Grace Matiko), Bruce Mackinnon (Harry Chambers), Damian O'Hare (Rory Wallace) & Sarah Scott Charteris (Alisha).