Taking the Flak

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Taking the Flak

2009- 2009

1 Seasons

7 Episodes

4.0(1 votes)

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Comedy

Overview

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

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7 members

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Mackenzie Crook

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Doon Mackichan

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Lloyd Owen

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Bruce Mackinnon

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Martin Jarvis

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Harry Lloyd

Alexander Taylor-Pierce

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Joanna Brookes

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