P.R.

P.R. was a Canadian television sitcom, which aired on CBC Television in 2000. The show starred Diane Flacks as Alexandra Reed and Ellie Harvie as Jill Hayes, partners in a public relations firm. Fiona Reid also starred as office manager Dierdre Duncan, a mysterious older British woman in the vein of The Avengers’ Emma Peel who frequently hints at a shady past. The show was widely characterized in the media as a Canadian adaptation of Absolutely Fabulous, although its humour was much less camp. The show ended after 13 episodes.

Directed by —, P.R. leans on a strong ensemble — Mike Beaver, Fiona Reid, Ellie Harvie — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2000.