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Absolute Power (2003)

2 seasons 12 episodes 30 min Comedy

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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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What is Absolute Power about?

Absolute Power: 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 persona…

How many seasons does Absolute Power have?

Absolute Power has 2 seasons, with 12 episodes in total.

Is Absolute Power still running?

Absolute Power has ended in 2005.

How long is each episode of Absolute Power?

Each episode of Absolute Power runs about 30 minutes.

Who stars in Absolute Power?

The cast of Absolute Power includes John Bird, Stephen Fry, Geoffrey Palmer, Sally Bretton and Nicholas Burns.

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