Absolute Power(2003)
Absolute Power Synopsis
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.
Absolute Power (2003) is a comedy series that premiered on November 10, 2003, spanning 2 seasons and 12 episodes. It stars John Bird, Stephen Fry, Geoffrey Palmer and Sally Bretton. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2003-11-10
- Last aired:
- 2005-08-25
Absolute Power Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Bird
as Martin McCabe
Stephen Fry
as Charles Prentiss
Geoffrey Palmer
Sally Bretton
as Cat Durnford
Nicholas Burns
James Lance
Zoe Telford
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Absolute Power Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 23 ratings.
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Absolute Power – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Absolute Power?
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How many seasons of Absolute Power are there?
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Absolute Power has 2 seasons and 12 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on November 10, 2003.
Is Absolute Power still running?
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No. Absolute Power is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on August 25, 2005.
Who is in the cast of Absolute Power?
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Absolute Power (2003) stars John Bird, Stephen Fry, Geoffrey Palmer, Sally Bretton and Nicholas Burns. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Absolute Power any good?
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Absolute Power (2003) is rated 7.6 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like comedy series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.