Absolute Power

Absolute Power (2003-2005)

EndedScripted showComedy

Absolute Power casts a witty and acerbic eye on the machinations of PR gurus and does for the PR industry what Drop The Dead Donkey did for the newsroom. Prentiss and 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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Scheduleevery Thursday (30 min)

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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Absolute Power premiere?

Absolute Power premiered on November 10, 2003.

Who played the main character in Absolute Power?

Stephen Fry played the main character in Absolute Power.

What is the genre of Absolute Power?

Absolute Power is a comedy television series.

Who created Absolute Power?

Mark Tavener created Absolute Power.

How many episodes are in the first season of Absolute Power?

There are six episodes in the first season of Absolute Power.

Which network aired Absolute Power in the UK?

BBC Two aired Absolute Power in the UK.

Who played the character of Charles Prentiss in Absolute Power?

John Bird played the character of Charles Prentiss in Absolute Power.

Who played the character of Martin McCabe in Absolute Power?

James Lance played the character of Martin McCabe in Absolute Power.

In which year did Absolute Power end?

Absolute Power ended in 2005.

What is the plot of Absolute Power?

Absolute Power follows the story of a PR firm that gets into all sorts of trouble.

Who directed the first episode of Absolute Power?

John Morton directed the first episode of Absolute Power.

What is the running time of each episode of Absolute Power?

Each episode of Absolute Power has a running time of 30 minutes.

Which US network aired Absolute Power?

Absolute Power did not air on any US network.

Which other shows are comparable to Absolute Power?

Other shows that are comparable to Absolute Power include The Thick of It, W1A, and The Office.

Who played the character of Gerry in Absolute Power?

The character of Gerry was played by David Ryall in Absolute Power.

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