The Hollowmen
5/5
Année : 2008
Nombre de saisons : 2
Durée moyenne d'un épisode : 30 minutes
Genre(s) : Comédie, Drame
The Hollowmen is a comedy-drama 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.
Saisons
Saison 1
Saison 2
Épisodes
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Épisode 1 - Fat Chance
9 juillet 2008
After a radio interview turns into a talk back session where the topic of obesity comes up, the Prime Minister's team of advisers has to deliver the goods after the Prime Minister is accused of always looking into it but never doing anything. He declares that he will soon announce some new measures to tackle the problem. Fine tuning the new measures becomes coming up with some ideas from scratch.
Épisode 2 - The Ambassador
16 juillet 2008
The planned publication of a report on the selection criteria for overseas diplomatic postings threatens to derail the plans to appoint a long standing and demanding senator as ambassador to anywhere but here.
Épisode 3 - A Time for Talk
23 juillet 2008
When conflict breaks out overseas, the Central Policy Unit must find a way to intervene without hurting the international relationships. Murph quickly finds that there is a lot of talk, but not much action.
Épisode 4 - Rear Vision
30 juillet 2008
The Prime Minister is worried that his soon to be released budget lacks excitement. The Unit are called in to come up with something suitably impressive.
Épisode 5 - Military Matters
6 août 2008
After a visit to a military base goes wrong the Prime Minister becomes concerned that not enough people are joining the armed forces. The Unit are asked to solve the problem.
Épisode 6 - A Housing Crisis
27 août 2008
With many Australians struggling to find a home, a report into the cost of maintaining Kirribilli House looks set to prove embarrassing for the Prime Minister. How can the Central Policy Unit justify his continued use of this "luxury weekender"?
Épisode 1 - Shared Interests
3 septembre 2008
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.
Épisode 2 - Edifice Complex
10 septembre 2008
Tired of opening other people's buildings, the Prime Minister dreams of leaving his own architectural legacy.
Épisode 3 - Wonder Drug
17 septembre 2008
Pressure mounts on the Government to fund an expensive new pill, despite evidence that it may not be worth funding at all.
Épisode 4 - Vulnerable to Attack
24 septembre 2008
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.
Épisode 5 - A Waste of Energy
1 octobre 2008
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.
Épisode 6 - A Quiet January
8 octobre 2008
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.
Épisode 7 - The Hollowmen: ABC Funding
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