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

Absolute Power

Satire set amidst one of London's leading public relations firms and the exploits of its bosses, the amoral Charles Prentiss and worldly wise Martin McCabe.

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In The Red

Murder comedy in which BBC correspondent George Cragge investigates the killings of bank managers.

In The Balance. Copyright: BBC Radio

In The Balance

Disgraced BBC hack George Cragge investigates another murder series set durning the World Cup at Wembley Stadium.

In The Chair. Copyright: BBC Radio

In The Chair

George Cragge, BBC crime correspondent extraordinaire investigates a series of murders against dentists.

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In The End

BBC reporter George Cragge is back on the trail of another serial kiler.

High Table, Lower Orders. Image shows from L to R: Dean (Michael Maloney), Patricia (Rebecca Front), Simon Harrison (Samuel West), Zoe Templeton (Sharon Small), Gilbert (Geoffrey Palmer), Bernard (Jonathan Coy). Copyright: BBC Radio

High Table, Lower Orders

Comedy-thriller murder mystery set in Cambridge College in crisis. Written by Mark Tavener.

Radio 4 Radio

His Master's Voice

Political satire set in the offices of The Blue Touch Paper, a conservative magazine stuggling to adapt to the new age.

In The Red. Image shows from L to R: George Cragge (Warren Clarke), DCI Frank Jeferson (Alun Armstrong). Copyright: BBC TV

In The Red

TV adaptation of Mark Tavener's celebrated radio satire.

My Dad's The Prime Minister. Image shows from L to R: Dillon Phillips (Joe Prospero), Prime Minister Michael Phillips (Robert Bathurst), Clare Phillips (Carla Mendonca), Sarah Phillips (Emma Sackville) TV

My Dad's The Prime Minister

Family-friendly satire co-written by Ian Hislop and starring Robert Bathurst as the Prime Minister.

Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC TV

Yes Minister

Political satire in which well-meaning MP Jim Hacker has a fast introduction to the world of Whitehall and must then struggle against the Civil Service.

Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC Radio

Yes Minister

Radio adaptation of the satirical sitcom about the "rise" of Jim Hacker MP and his not-so-civil servant Sir Humphrey Appleby.

The New Statesman. Alan B'Stard MP (Rik Mayall). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Yorkshire Television TV

The New Statesman

Sitcom parody of 1980s Conservatism. Tory MP Alan B'Stard holds the largest majority in the House: his interests are money, power, sex, and himself.

Trevor's World Of Sport. Image shows from L to R: Trevor Heslop (Neil Pearson), Sammy Dobbs (Paul Reynolds). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions TV

Trevor's World Of Sport

Sitcom set in the slightly-murky but mostly-pathetic world of sport PR, at personal management and public relations agency TS Sport Stars.

Trevor's World Of Sport. Image shows from L to R: Trevor Heslop (Neil Pearson), Sammy (Paul Reynolds). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions Radio

Trevor's World Of Sport

Sitcom about sports agent Trevor Heslop and his struggle to cope with with work and family. Continuation of the TV series of the same name.

No Job For A Lady. Jean Price (Penelope Keith). Copyright: Thames Television TV

No Job For A Lady

Gentle sitcom about female MP Jean Price entering Parliament for the first time, doing her best to stick to her principles without any compromise.

Warhorses Of Letters. Image shows from L to R: Marengo (Stephen Fry), Copenhagen (Daniel Rigby). Copyright: BBC Radio

Warhorses Of Letters

Romantic comedy about the previously untold love story between horses belonging to Napoleon and the Duke of Wellington.

Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Bubble (Jane Horrocks), Saffron (Julia Sawalha), Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Mother (June Whitfield), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC TV

Absolutely Fabulous

Public relations maven Edina and best friend Patsy drive sensible daughter Saffron up the wall with their self-absorbed, substance-abusing escapades.

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Flack

Comedy about a modern woman, working in PR and struggling to keep her own life on track as well as deal with her colourful clients.

Kingdom. Peter Kingdom (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Sprout Pictures / Parallel Film & Television Productions TV

Kingdom

Comedy drama starring Stephen Fry as rural Norfolk solicitor Peter Kingdom.

Reluctant Persuaders. Image shows from L to R: Amanda (Josie Lawrence), Joe (Mathew Baynton), Hardacre (Nigel Havers), Teddy (Rasmus Hardiker). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions Radio

Reluctant Persuaders

Radio 4 sitcom set in London's worst advertising agency.

The Thick Of It. Image shows from L to R: Oliver Reeder (Chris Addison), Terri Coverley (Joanna Scanlan), Nicola Murray (Rebecca Front), Glenn Cullen (James Smith), Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi). Copyright: BBC TV

The Thick Of It

Satirical political sitcom. Number 10's foul-mouthed policy enforcer Malcolm Tucker rules the Government's PR team with an iron fist.

Radio 4 Radio

His Master's Voice

Political satire set in the offices of The Blue Touch Paper, a conservative magazine stuggling to adapt to the new age.

Radio 4 Radio

Mammon

Sketch show, comedy-drama and sitcom series about the activities of the multinational Mammon Corporation.

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