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Absolute Power (2003)

TV Series ★ 7.6 30 min

Comedy

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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Released
November 10, 2003
Runtime
30 min
IMDb
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Cast

John Bird John Bird Martin McCabe Stephen Fry Stephen Fry Charles Prentiss Geoffrey Palmer Geoffrey Palmer Sally Bretton Sally Bretton Cat Durnford Nicholas Burns Nicholas Burns James Lance James Lance Zoe Telford Zoe Telford Rebecca Front Rebecca Front

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who stars in Absolute Power?
Absolute Power stars John Bird, Stephen Fry, Geoffrey Palmer, Sally Bretton.
When was Absolute Power released?
Absolute Power is a 2003 comedy series.
Where can I watch Absolute Power?
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