The Hollowmen is set in the offices of the Central Policy Unit, a special think tank personally set up by the Prime Minister to help him in the most important job of all - getting re-elected. Their brief is "long term vision"; to stop worrying about tomorrow's headlines, and focus on next week's.
The Hollowmen (Season 2)
Shared Interests (Episode 1)
Air date: 2008-09-03
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A scandal with a Junior Minister and poor fashion sense leads to a "blippy dip" in the PMs public image. Murph handles a government crackdown whilst Tony tackles pin-stripes and French cuffs.
Edifice Complex (Episode 2)
Air date: 2008-09-10
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Tired of opening other people's buildings, the Prime Minister dreams of leaving his own architectural legacy.
Wonder Drug (Episode 3)
Air date: 2008-09-17
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Pressure mounts on the Government to fund an expensive new pill, despite evidence that it may not be worth funding at all.
Vulnerable to Attack (Episode 4)
Air date: 2008-09-24
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The PM's plans to increase spending on national security run into trouble when the Department starts talking about cost-cutting. Meanwhile the Unit ends up exploiting some eager High School students who have won a trip to Canberra.
A Waste of Energy (Episode 5)
Air date: 2008-10-01
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Global warming is hot on the agenda with the Unit taking up the government's new 'carbon challenge'. But a blindsighted promise to raise emission standards with China may cause some serious problems for international relations.
A Quiet January (Episode 6)
Air date: 2008-10-08
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: As Christmas approaches the Unit realize that things are looking a little quiet for the Prime Minister. Media opportunities must be found before the new year.
Seasons
Episodes 6
Episodes 6
Episodes 1