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.
Cast: John Bird, Stephen Fry, Geoffrey Palmer
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Seasons: 2 · Episodes: 12 · Ended
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Absolute Power: frequently asked questions
How many episodes does Absolute Power have?
Absolute Power has 12 episodes across 2 seasons. The final episode aired on August 25, 2005.
When was Absolute Power released?
Absolute Power premiered on November 10, 2003.
Who is in the cast of Absolute Power?
The main cast includes John Bird (Martin McCabe), Stephen Fry (Charles Prentiss), Geoffrey Palmer, and Sally Bretton (Cat Durnford).
How is Absolute Power rated?
Absolute Power has a rating of 7.6/10 on TMDB from 23 votes.
