Series 1 (2009)1. BigfootingFirst 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. 2. Black GoldFirst 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. 3. Cursed Is The CountryFirst 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. 4. The Past Is A Different ColonyFirst Broadcast: Wed 29th July 2009
The conflict in Karibu seems far away as the team turn their attentions to finding a human-interest story. 5. Unfriendly FireFirst 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. 6. White ElephantsFirst 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. 7. Viva AfricaFirst 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. |