Tom Gleisner
Director
The Hollowmen (2008)
Season 2
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.
Released July 9, 2008
Episode 30 min
None+
S2E1 - Shared Interests
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.
Sept. 3, 2008, midnight
S2E2 - Edifice Complex
Tired of opening other people's buildings, the Prime Minister dreams of leaving his own architectural legacy.
Sept. 10, 2008, midnight
S2E3 - Wonder Drug
Pressure mounts on the Government to fund an expensive new pill, despite evidence that it may not be worth funding at all.
Sept. 17, 2008, midnight
S2E4 - Vulnerable to Attack
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.
Sept. 24, 2008, midnight
S2E5 - A Waste of Energy
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.
Oct. 1, 2008, midnight
S2E6 - A Quiet January
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.
Oct. 8, 2008, midnight
Network: ABC TV
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 30 min.
Released: July 9, 2008
Last Air Date: Oct. 8, 2008, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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