The Hollowmen
Unafraid. Uncompromising. Unelected.
- 2008
- Ended
- Comedy · Drama
- ~30m / ep
- 2 seasons
- 7.0/10
Set in the offices of the Central Policy Unit, a special think tank is set up by the Prime Minister to help him in his most important task - getting re-elected.
Latest: Season 2 · 2008
View all seasonsE1. Shared Interests
Sep 3, 2008 · 30m
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.
E2. Edifice Complex
Sep 10, 2008 · 30m
Tired of opening other people's buildings, the Prime Minister dreams of leaving his own architectural legacy.
E3. Wonder Drug
Sep 17, 2008 · 30m
Pressure mounts on the Government to fund an expensive new pill, despite evidence that it may not be worth funding at all.
E4. Vulnerable to Attack
Sep 24, 2008 · 30m
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.
E5. A Waste of Energy
Oct 1, 2008 · 30m
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.
E6. A Quiet January
Oct 8, 2008 · 30m
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.
