Utopia

7.1
2014

Set inside the offices of the “Nation Building Authority”, a federal government organisation responsible for overseeing major infrastructure projects, Utopia explores that moment when bureaucracy and grand dreams collide.

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Seasons

8 Episodes • Premiered 2014

A group of people working in a newly created government organization faces the daily frustrations of turning grand political dreams into realities.

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1. Wood for the Trees

Attempts to sign an international development deal are compromised by Rhonda's decision to redesign the NBA's logo. Nat has to find room for a community garden within a waterfront development.

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2. Protected Species

Tony is forced to step in when an endangered grass threatens to derail plans for a new container terminal. Rhonda is convinced that the NBA needs a major overhaul of its website.

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3. Very Fast Turnover

A trip to Canberra leads to Tony being forced to investigate the feasibility of building a very fast train. Amy decides to conduct an office safety audit.

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4. Onwards and Upwards

Tony is reluctantly dragged in when the developer of a low-rise inner city building project decides he wants to double the height of his apartment block... and then triple it again.

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5. Arts and Minds

The decision to include roadside art on a major highway upgrade leads to controversy. Things go from bad to worse when Tony's visit to a primary school results in the actual launch of Australia's first space program.

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6. Then We Can Build It

Concerned that Tasmania's infrastructure needs have been overlooked, Jim sends Tony and the team south for a series of public forums.

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7. The First Project

Slightly disillusioned by his first 11 months in the job, Tony thinks back to when it all began. The launch of the NBA was a great success but within weeks Jim was at his door, desperate for some sort of new public announcement.

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8. The Whole Enchilada

Tony is forced to evaluate plans for expanding the Ord River Scheme. Nat has issues with a stalled highway upgrade. Unfortunately for them the rest of the office is distracted by plans for a Mexican-themed anniversary party.

Cast

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Rob Sitch

Tony Woodford

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Celia Pacquola

Nat Russell

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Dave Lawson

Scott Byrnes

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Kitty Flanagan

Rhonda Stewart

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Emma-Louise Wilson

Katie Norris

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Dilruk Jayasinha

Ashan De Silva

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Nina Oyama

Courtney Kano

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Lehmo

Jim Gibson

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Reviews

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rsanek

Lots of fun. Only downside is it can make you even more cynical about your own office job.

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