Absolute Power
- Série de TV
- 2003–2005
- 29 min
Adicionar um enredo no seu idiomaThe inner workings of a successful PR firm - lying for a living.The inner workings of a successful PR firm - lying for a living.The inner workings of a successful PR firm - lying for a living.
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It's difficult not to keep watching both series over and over again. You will not be disappointed!
Only two things that bug me are:
1. Alison is just too stupid and I'm not sure she can pull it off sometimes (acting wise); and 2. Colin, the Australian press secretary at Downing Street, has a terrible Australian accent. It's more like a New Zealand one.
Eg, the little shut (instead of the little sh*t).
But still really looking forward to series three this year!
The machinations of the team at Prentiss McCabe are a joy to behold as they spin the latest challenge.
The dialogue is edged with a delicious sprinkle of smugness. Not that you'd like to meet any of these people - they're utterly self-serving, and are a sharp reflection of the slick wheelings and dealings, counter-dealings, backstabbing, Machiavellian world that I could only imagine might take place in such a real world business.
I came late to this series, only discovering it last year and, I can thoroughly recommend it. Like Fawlty Towers, the limited production of episodes will ensure this remains a classic.
All the actors give such good performances but Stephen Fry and John Bird are pitch perfect in their roles as Prentiss and McCabe, owners of a PR firm who specialise in 'bigging up' the profiles of those best left under the radar.
The writing is so clever and very funny. The first episode of series one didn't quite reel me in but having bought the discs, I carried on viewing and I'm pleased I did.
It's a pity more episodes weren't created as it certainly had more to give.
BTW, a radio series preceded this on BBC Radio 4. Worth a listen, if you can access it.
There were 2 runs of this show one in autumn/winter 2003 and then in summer 2005.
PS - For those who like these kind of media based cynicism would also like "Trevor's World of Sport" another BBC comedy to feature around the same time starring Neil Pearson and Paul Reynolds.
Both shows at their heart are about (comic) observations of a crazy world that feature an ironic pair as bosses, one controlling manipulative and the other bumbling, meek work to look forward to retire.
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- CuriosidadesThe television show is based very loosely on the BBC Radio show of the same name. Specifically, the two characters of Prentiss and McCabe are from the radio series and played by Stephen Fry and John Bird, but otherwise the original radio series was completely different. The tone is drastically different, all of the younger office workers are new characters, and the television show has them specifically doing public relations work instead of Downing Street's clandestine "dirty tricks."
- Citações
Simon Wellington: It's very simple. I was looking for a fox.
Colin Priestley: Right. Jesus. It's our own fault. We train you guys to talk bollocks in the House of Commons and the television studio, but please spare me the dispatch box stare. I'm not Leader of the Opposition. I'm an intelligent man.
Simon Wellington: A fox. Really. There are foxes on the heath. It's quite a sight. I like to go there after doing my red boxes.
Colin Priestley: Simon. Simon. As the Prime Minister's Press Secretary, you take more confessions than a priest, so I've heard the best lies in the business and yours is the political equivalent of "the dog ate my homework".
Simon Wellington: If I were making up a cover story, I'd make up something less ridiculous than this.
Colin Priestley: You had scratches and torn clothing.
Simon Wellington: I was mugged. Regrettably, these two men stopped to help me. That's how the story got out. Where's the selfish, uncaring society when you need it?
Colin Priestley: Simon, do me and yourself a favour. You're gay. It's what we call a "moma".
Simon Wellington: I'm sorry?
Colin Priestley: Moment of madness. That one's a bit inky. Have to think of a new one for your press release. Minute of misjudgement. Flash of... Well, maybe not flash, but whatever.
Simon Wellington: Look, call me a leaker, call me a plotter, call me anti-European, but I'm not gay.
Colin Priestley: Simon, you probably think that being gay is the wrong answer, which is why you're lying, but it's the right answer. The PM's got most of the country now, but even after a couple of gay Cabinet ministers the pink flag doesn't exactly flap for him.So we're going to appoint a minister for fudge packers and muff divers - as the electorate will learn to stop calling them - except we can't find a gay minister.
Simon Wellington: Well, what about...
Colin Priestley: Mandelson won't take it. Said something about stereotyping. But then look what the fox dragged in.
Simon Wellington: I'm not gay.
Colin Priestley: Simon, you have 48 hours to decide. "Out and proud" is the press release I'm planning. If you're out, you're in, and if you're in, you're out.
- ConexõesSpin-off from In the Red (1998)
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