The Hollowmen

Season 2

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.

Where to Watch Season 2

6 Episodes

Shared Interests
E1
Shared InterestsA 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.
Edifice Complex
E2
Edifice ComplexThe PM has recently opened several buildings commissioned by his predecessors, which starts him thinking about his own legacy. Unfortunately for Murph, legacy translates to a massive building somewhere in the parliamentary triangle.
Wonder Drug
E3
Wonder DrugPressure mounts on the Government to fund an expensive new pill, despite evidence that it may not be worth funding at all.
Vulnerable to Attack
E4
Vulnerable to AttackThe 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.
A Waste of Energy
E5
A Waste of EnergyGlobal 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.
A Quiet January
E6
A Quiet JanuaryAs 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.