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1 online resource (streaming video file) (29 min. 11 sec.) ; 176454909 bytes |
| Series |
The Hollowmen ; Series 1, Episode 1 |
| Summary |
*Coarse Language*UNAFRAID, UNCOMPROMISING, UNELECTEDA six-part political comedy/drama series, 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 Prime Minister is caught out on talk-back radio, promising to tackle the problem of childhood obesity. Now the Unit must come up with a policy that keeps everyone happy. PRODUCTION DETAILS:Written and conceived by Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner and Rob Sitch. Director: Rob Sitch; Executive Producer: Michael Hirsh |
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Broadcast 2013-05-22 at 22:00:00 |
| Notes |
Classification: M |
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Elections.
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Obesity in children.
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Political consultants.
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Political satire, Australian.
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Prime ministers -- Selection and appointment.
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Politics and government.
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Australia.
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Streaming video
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| Author |
Sitch, Rob, director
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Brennan, Jacqueline, cast
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Hulme, Lachy, cast
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James, David, cast
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Melville, Neil, cast
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Watts, Merrick, cast
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