Taking the Flak(2009)
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Comedy-drama about the lives of journalists in war zones.
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7 episodes • 2009
Season 1
7 episodes • 2009
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bigfooting | Jul 8, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Black Gold | Jul 15, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Cursed Is The Country | Jul 22, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 4 | The Past Is A Different Colony | Jul 29, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Unfriendly Fire | Aug 5, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Big Beasts | Aug 12, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Viva Africa | Aug 19, 2009 | 0.0 |
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