The read
The series ran 2 seasons across 12 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
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.
Ratings
IMDb8.1/10
23 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Season 1 | 6 ep2003 |
| 2 | Season 2 | 6 ep2005 |
Cast
- John BirdMartin McCabe
- Stephen FryCharles Prentiss
- Geoffrey PalmerCast
- Sally BrettonCat Durnford
- Nicholas BurnsCast
- James LanceCast
- Zoe TelfordCast