Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BBC Two
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.5/10
Absolute Power
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.
This production, originally released in 2003, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.5 across its 2 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy.
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
John Bird
Martin McCabe
Stephen Fry
Charles Prentiss
Geoffrey Palmer
Sally Bretton
Cat Durnford
Nicholas Burns
James Lance
Zoe Telford
Seasons
Season 1
6 Episodes • Aired 2003-11-10
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
6 Episodes • Aired 2005-07-21
No season overview provided for this season.
