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Absolute Power. Image shows from L to R: Charles Prentiss (Stephen Fry), Martin McCabe (John Bird). Copyright: BBC
Absolute Power

Absolute Power

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2000 - 2006
  • 22 episodes (4 series)

Meet masters of spin Charles Prentiss and Martin McCabe, the morally corrupt owners of Prentiss McCabe Government-Media Relations Consultancy. Stars Stephen Fry, John Bird, Siobhan Hayes, Tom George, Tony Gardner and more.

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Key cast & crew credits

Cast
Stephen Fry Charles Prentiss (Series 1-5)
John Bird Martin McCabe (Series 1-5)
Siobhan Hayes Sandy (Series 1-3)
Tom George Clive (Series 3-4)
Tony Gardner Archie Hilditch (Series 1-3 & 5)
Alex Lowe Archie Hilditch (Series 4)
Tamsin Greig Gayle Shand (Series 2)
Beth Chalmers Various
David Timson Maurice (Series 3)
Writing team
Mark Tavener Writer (Series 1-5)
Production team
Dawn Ellis Producer (Series 2-5)
Paul Schlesinger Producer (Series 1-2)
Paul Schlesinger Executive Producer (Series 2)
Matthew Scott Composer (Series 1-5)
Mark Tavener Creator (Series 1-5)

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