Absolute Power
Series Overview
Stephen Fry and John Bird star as spin doctors Charles Prentiss and Martin McCabe as they bring the popular and satirical Radio 4 comedy Absolute Power to BBC Two. Stephen as Prentiss and John as McCabe are an unscrupulous pair who run the blue chip PR agency Prentiss McCabe. Dealing with commercial as well as personal PR, their remit covers everything from political communications to celebrity media relations. Their manipulation skills are tested to the full as they frequently find that their work brings them into conflict with political parties, newspaper editors and celebrities.
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2 Seasons • 12 Episodes
30 min per episode
2003 – 2005
Premiered: Mon, Nov 10, 2003
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Season 2, Episode 6: “The House of Lords”
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What is Absolute Power about?
Stephen Fry and John Bird star as spin doctors Charles Prentiss and Martin McCabe as they bring the popular and satirical Radio 4 comedy Absolute Power to BBC Two. Stephen as Prentiss and John as McCabe are an unscrupulous pair who run the blue chip PR agency Prentiss McCabe. Dealing with commercial as well as personal PR, their remit covers everything from political communications to celebrity media relations. Their manipulation skills are tested to the full as they frequently find that their work brings them into conflict with political parties, newspaper editors and celebrities.
How many seasons does Absolute Power have?
Absolute Power comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Absolute Power?
Key cast members in Absolute Power include John Bird, Stephen Fry, Geoffrey Palmer, Sally Bretton, Nicholas Burns.
Who created or directed Absolute Power?
Absolute Power was developed and directed by Not specified.