| Title | : | Absolute Power: The complete BBC Radio 4 radio comedy series |
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| ISBN | : | 1785292676 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781785292675 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Audio CD |
| Number of Pages | : | 1 |
| Publication | : | First published November 3, 2006 |
Set in the Machiavellian world of modern PR, Absolute Power introduces us to London-based 'government-media relations consultancy' Prentiss McCabe, whose partners Charles Prentiss and Martin McCabe are frequently embroiled in the machinations of the British political system. Prentiss is ruthless, unscrupulous, and will go to almost any lengths to pull off a big commission, while McCabe does have a moral compass, but is too laid-back and fond of claret to use it very often.
In episodes that could have been written yesterday, the duo’s targets for makeover include the Conservative Party; The Sun; the Mayor of London; the Church of England; Radio 3; English sporting success; the elderly; prisons; the Prime Minister; the Health Service; a Big Brother star; a tennis pro; men; the BBC; ‘the notion of Nation’; healthy eating and the US Presidential Campaign.
This complete collection includes all 21 episodes of the four series, first broadcast between 2000 and 2004, plus the special 2006 episode.
Absolute Power: The complete BBC Radio 4 radio comedy series Reviews
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Listened to in audio format.
Absolute Power is a satirical comedy about Charles Prentice and Martin McCabe who appeared in the George Crabbe series. Prentice and McCabe have their own PR company and are the unofficial spin doctor for New Labour.
This is quite an old series that was set during the New Labour years. The episodes were 30 minutes long, perfect to dip in and out of.
My favourite characters was the Machiavellian Charles Prentice, he reminded me of Sir Humphrey from Yes Minister.
This was a funny series making fun of the government of the time. -
I had not heard of Mark Taverner before and was drawn to this series via Stephen Fry. This resulted in an absolutely delightful excursion that was laugh out loud funny! We are invited into the morally bereft world of two spin doctors who, in return for prodigious sums, alter public perceptions to further the ends of other, equally morally reprehensible causes. This is scathing British humor at its finest.
The performances are all first rate, there are plenty of running gags (which I adore), and the plots are tightly woven with plenty of intricate "Wheezes." You will recognize some names in the guest performers and there is not a dud in the lot. Additionally, as the series progresses the episodes get better and better. The only bit of a let down was the final broadcast which seems to have been rushed out. However, that does not detract from the overall quality of the production.
I you are a fan of Black Adder, Fawlty Towers, Chef, etc. you will enjoy this wonderful radio comedy. -
More than 600 minutes. Like Yes Minister/Prime Minister, it's a political satire.
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Excellent performances. Average material.
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I enjoyed this as a silly but fun book.
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Satire at its best
