Article: Forgotten gems ... Remembering Going Home (December 4, 2011)

Going Home was an unusual drama/comedy/reality hybrid that aired on weeknights at 7pm on SBS for two four-month seasons in 2000 and 2001 - a total of 130 episodes. Produced by Hal and Di McElroy, it followed a group of train commuters on their way home from work. Written, shot and edited on the day it aired, it wove the day's news events into the storylines. Viewers were also asked to contribute suggested storylines to the show's website and these would often be incorporated, with the contributions acknowledged in the credits. Read more...

All hands on deck (May 18, 2009)

The growth of big-budget cinema-style television has permanently changed the audience's expectations, says Sea Patrol's executive producer, Hal McElroy. To succeed, television dramas need to keep pace with the ever-increasing size of TV screens, a technological realm with one rule of thumb: bigger is better. Read more...

Coast and Crew (June 25, 2007)

Understanding the air of anticipation surrounding the new Nine Network drama Sea Patrol, executive producer Hal McElroy says, is as simple as the powerful allure of the sea. "The sea is elemental and when we look at it we know that it's bigger, stronger, deeper and darker than us. We can't beat it and we also know that anyone who goes out to work at sea is a brave person." Read more...

Old hand back on deck (February 13, 2007)

HAL McElroy stands in the shadows as Lisa McCune, managing to look glamorous in drab khaki overalls, waits for the the director to call “Action!” Read more...

Video: Hal McElroy - A Current Affair (1997)

Behind the scenes on Water Rats with Hal McElroy. Also includes discussion about Murder Call and Blue Heelers. View video...

Red Hot Water Rats! (Dec 30, 1995)

WATER RATS, the Nine Nine Network's new action series, gets off to a real blast in its first episode. Read more...

Bush coppers show mettle (January 18, 1994)

It's been called A Country Cop Shop, but the creators of the police drama series Blue Heelers say it covers fresh ground. Bryce Hallett investigates. Read more...

Bush Bobbies (January 17, 1994)

Producer Hal McElroy is convinced Seven's latest police story is destined to become a top-rating series. He tells Monique Farmer why cop shows make good drama. Read more...

A Country Cop Shop (January 14, 1994)

Channel 7 has high hopes for its new police drama 'Blue Heelers'. Jim Schembri does not share its optimism. He confronted the show's writer and co-creator Tony Morphett with his reservations. Read more...