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Series 1 (2009)

1. Bigfooting

First Broadcast: Wed 8th July 2009

A small African war suddenly becomes the centre of global attention when a team of BBC journalists arrives in Karibu, ready to cover the conflict. Local 'stringer' Harry is hanging on to the bottom of the journalist ladder and thinks the story will be his big break. But he finds himself 'bigfooted' when BBC News heavyweights, including senior foreign correspondent David Bradburn, flanked by his production team, and Margaret Hollis from the World Service, arrive in town.

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2. Black Gold

First Broadcast: Wed 15th July 2009

When US network news legend Candida Coulter cascades into Karibu, the American invasion of the conflict-torn African country begins.

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3. Cursed Is The Country

First Broadcast: Wed 22nd July 2009

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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4. The Past Is A Different Colony

First Broadcast: Wed 29th July 2009

The conflict in Karibu seems far away as the team turn their attentions to finding a human-interest story.

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5. Unfriendly Fire

First Broadcast: Wed 5th August 2009

A trip to a school out in the bush takes a turn for the lethal when the team finds itself caught in the crossfire between government and rebel forces.

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6. White Elephants

First Broadcast: Wed 12th August 2009

Much to David Bradburn's dismay, BBC Brussels Correspondent and media darling Jeremy Morrison is parachuted into Karibu to report on the ceasefire.

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7. Viva Africa

First Broadcast: Wed 19th August 2009

The war is over and celebrations fill the streets of Karibu, in the last episode of the satire about international news reporting.

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