The Hollowmen

200830m2 seasons12 episodesComedy, Drama

Unafraid. Uncompromising. Unelected.

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.

Seasons

Episode 1

Shared Interests

Sep 3, 200830m

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.

Episode 2

Edifice Complex

Sep 10, 200830m

Tired of opening other people's buildings, the Prime Minister dreams of leaving his own architectural legacy.

Episode 3

Wonder Drug

Sep 17, 200830m

Pressure mounts on the Government to fund an expensive new pill, despite evidence that it may not be worth funding at all.

Episode 4

Vulnerable to Attack

Sep 24, 200830m

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.

Episode 5

A Waste of Energy

Oct 1, 200830m

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.

Episode 6Latest episode

A Quiet January

Oct 8, 200830m

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.