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.
Showing Season 2 of 3
Season 2
2008
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01. Shared Interests
2008-09-03
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.
02. Edifice Complex
2008-09-10
Tired of opening other people's buildings, the Prime Minister dreams of leaving his own architectural legacy.
03. Wonder Drug
2008-09-17
Pressure mounts on the Government to fund an expensive new pill, despite evidence that it may not be worth funding at all.
04. Vulnerable to Attack
2008-09-24
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.
05. A Waste of Energy
2008-10-01
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.
06. A Quiet January
2008-10-08
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.
