The Hollowmen

Wednesday, 01 October 2008
9.00pm

Diplomatic relations are strained when the Prime Minister makes a promise he can't fulfill.

The Hollowmen stars Lachy Hulme, David James, Neil Melville, Rob Sitch and Merrick Watts with Jacquie Brennan, Santo Cilauro, Stephen Hall, Nicola Parry and Graeme Blundell.

The Hollowmen will be repeated on ABC2 - Thursday, October 02 at 8:30pm

Wednesday, 24 September 2008
9.00pm

In the midst of a national security crisis the Unit must also deal with a visit by a group of school students eager to learn about political life.

The Hollowmen stars Lachy Hulme, David James, Neil Melville, Rob Sitch and Merrick Watts with Jacquie Brennan, Santo Cilauro, Stephen Hall, Nicola Parry.

The Hollowmen will be repeated on ABC2 -Thursday, September 25 at 8:30pm

Wednesday, 17 September 2008
9.00pm

Pressure mounts on the Government to fund an expensive new pill, despite evidence that it may not be worth funding at all.

The Hollowmen stars Lachy Hulme, David James, Neil Melville, Rob Sitch and Merrick Watts with Jacquie Brennan, Santo Cilauro, Stephen Hall, Nicola Parry and Graeme Blundell. Special guest Kerry Walker.

The Hollowmen will be repeated on ABC2 - Thursday, September 18 at 8:30pm

Wednesday, 10 September 2008
9.00pm

Tired of opening other people's buildings, the Prime Minister dreams of leaving his own architectural legacy.

The Hollowmen stars Lachy Hulme, David James, Neil Melville, Rob Sitch and Merrick Watts with Jacquie Brennan, Santo Cilauro, Stephen Hall and Nicola Parry. Special guest Tyler Coppin.

Wednesday, 03 September 2008
9.00pm

When a junior Minister is caught up in a financial scandal, the Prime Minister must decide whether to sack or stand by him.

The Hollowmen stars Lachy Hulme, David James, Neil Melville, Rob Sitch and Merrick Watts with Jacquie Brennan, Santo Cilauro, Stephen Hall and Nicola Parry. Special guest Steve Rogers.

The Hollowmen will be repeated on ABC2 - Thursday, September 04 at 8:30pm

Wednesday, 27 August
9.00pm

The critically-acclaimed THE HOLLOWMEN returns in the new-timeslot of 9pm.

Episode 6: Housing Crisis

With many Australians struggling to find a home, a report into the cost of maintaining Kirribilli House looks set to prove embarrassing to the Prime Minister. How can the Central Policy Unit justify his continued use of this ‘luxury weekender’?

THE HOLLOWMEN stars Lachy Hulme, David James, Neil Melville, Rob Sitch and Merrick Watts with Jacquie Brennan, Santo Cilauro, Stephen Hall and Nicola Parry.

THE HOLLOWMEN, a comedy/drama focuses on the workings of an internal think tank called the Central Policy Unit in the Prime Minister’s Office.

The Hollowmen will be repeated on ABC2 – Thursday, August 28 at 8:30pm

Wednesday, 06 August
9.30pm

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 is asked to solve the problem.

CAST: Lachy Hulme, David James, Neil Melville, Rob Sitch, Merrick Watts

The Hollowmen will be repeated on ABC2 – Thursday, August 07 at 9:00pm

Wednesday, 30 July
9.30pm

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.

CAST: Lachy Hulme, David James, Neil Melville, Rob Sitch, Merrick Watts

The Hollowmen will be repeated on ABC2 – Thursday, July 31 at 9:00pm

Wednesday, 23 July
9.30pm

UNAFRAID. UNCOMPROMISING. UNELECTED.

"Politics is the art of preventing people from taking part in affairs which properly concern them." Paul Valery (1871 - 1945).
"The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself." Oscar Wilde
"Democracy is being allowed to vote for the candidate you dislike least." Robert Byrne

The Hollowmen will be repeated on ABC2 on Thursday, July 24 at 9:00pm

Wednesday, 16 July
9.30pm

UNAFRAID, UNCOMPROMISING, UNELECTED.

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.

The series examines the rise of a new class in Canberra - that of the professional advisor. In the past it was politicians, guided by public servants, who made the decisions. Today they have 'staffers', dozens of paid advisors. We don't vote for them, we don't even know their names, and we're not quite sure what they do. But they wield enormous influence. They are very much the power behind the power.

They are The Hollowmen.

The Hollowmen will be repeated on ABC2 - Thursday, July 17 at 9:00pm

Wednesday, 09 July
9.30pm

UNAFRAID, UNCOMPROMISING, UNELECTED

The Hollowmen, ABC TV’s new six-part political comedy/drama series premieres on Wednesday, July 9 at 9.30pm.

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.

Created and produced by Working Dog, the series features an ensemble cast: Lachy Hulme (The Matrix Reloaded), David James (All Saints), Neil Melville (Underbelly), Rob Sitch (Frontline) and introducing radio host Merrick Watts with Jacquie Brennan (City Homicide), Rob Carlton (Chandon Pictures), Santo Cilauro (Frontline), Stephen Hall (The King) and Nicola Parry (Thank God You’re Here) and special guest Graeme Blundell

The Hollowmen, ABC TV's new six-part political comedy/drama series, starts filming in Melbourne this week and will premiere on ABC1 on Wednesday July 9 at 9.30pm. The series will also be filmed in Canberra and Sydney.

Created and produced by Working Dog, the series features an ensemble cast:

Lachy Hulme (The Matrix Reloaded)
David James (All Saints)
Neil Melville (Underbelly)
Rob Sitch (Frontline)
Merrick Watts (Radio host)
Jacquie Brennan (City Homicide)
Rob Carlton (Chandon Pictures)
Santo Cilauro (Frontline)
Stephen Hall (The King)
Nicola Parry (Thank God You're Here)

The Hollowmen focuses on the workings of an internal think tank called the Central Policy Unit.

Set up by the Prime Minister, this Unit is charged with developing a "long term policy vision". Their job is to stop worrying about tomorrow's headlines - and start worrying about next week's.