The Hollowmen — Season 2
Unafraid. Uncompromising. Unelected.
About this season
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.
Episodes (6)
1. Shared Interests
Aired 3 September 2008 • 30 min
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.
2. Edifice Complex
Aired 10 September 2008 • 30 min
Tired of opening other people's buildings, the Prime Minister dreams of leaving his own architectural legacy.
3. Wonder Drug
Aired 17 September 2008 • 30 min
Pressure mounts on the Government to fund an expensive new pill, despite evidence that it may not be worth funding at all.
4. Vulnerable to Attack
Aired 24 September 2008 • 30 min
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.
5. A Waste of Energy
Aired 1 October 2008 • 30 min
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.
6. A Quiet January
Aired 8 October 2008 • 30 min
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.