Absolute Power
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Starring
Stephen FryJohn BirdJames LanceZoe TelfordNicholas BurnsSally Bretton
Starring
Stephen FryJohn BirdJames LanceZoe TelfordNicholas BurnsSally Bretton
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Absolute Power Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 7.5 | 6.8 | 8.0 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 7.6 | 7.7 | |
| S2 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.5 | 6.9 | 7.2 | 8.4 | 8.0 |
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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.
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Season 12003
7.514062h 48m
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Season 22005
7.611162h 22m
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Stephen Fry Charles Prentiss
John Bird Martin McCabe
James Lance Jamie Front
Zoe Telford Alison Jackman
Nicholas Burns Nick Mayer
Sally Bretton Cat Durnford
Stefanie Callister Newsreader
Phillip Schofield Phillip Schofield
Kirsty Wark Kirsty Wark
Angus Deayton Colin Priestley, Colin Priestly
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