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Taking the Flak
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Taking the Flak

2009-07-08 · 30 min / episode · ★ 4.0

Drama · Comedy

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

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Mackenzie CrookMackenzie Crook
Doon MackichanDoon Mackichan
Lloyd OwenLloyd Owen
Bruce MackinnonBruce Mackinnon
Martin JarvisMartin Jarvis
Harry LloydHarry LloydAlexander Taylor-Pierce
Joanna BrookesJoanna Brookes

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