TV series

Utopia

Name: Utopia
Released: 2014
Cast: Rob Sitch, Celia Pacquola, Dave Lawson, Kitty Flanagan, Emma-Louise Wilson

2014–2023· 5 seasons★ 7.2Ended

On ABC TV — From Working Dog

A blurred vision for Australia's future.

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Synopsis

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.

Themes

politics political satire government employee sitcom federal government workplace comedy government waste government agency

Episodes

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E1 Wood for the TreesNext upAug 13, 2014 · 26 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Hayley Butcher (Marni), Rik Brown (Garry), Ferdinand Hoang (Translator), Philip Lau (Mr. Tseow)
E2 Protected SpeciesAug 20, 2014 · 26 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Hayley Butcher (Marni), Jason Geary (Kevin), David Lennie (Alan), Tom Gleisner (Brian (voice)), Scott Terrill (Expert), Brigette Warne (Isabelle)
E3 Very Fast TurnoverAug 27, 2014 · 26 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Rachel Kamath (Rahjee), Will Weatheritt (Nick), Andy Chislett (Stuart), Rebecca Fortuna (Bec), Damian Vuleta (Business Man 1), Gavin Van Der Meer (Business Man 2), Xavier Muhlebach (Vox Pop), Courtenay Cameron (Vox Pop)
E4 Onwards and UpwardsSep 3, 2014 · 27 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Nick Russell (Damien), Fabienne Parr (Lauren), Dave O'Neil (Nathan), Hwa Goh (Photographer)
E5 Arts and MindsSep 10, 2014 · 27 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Natalie Carr (Monica), Vachel Spirason (Stefanos), Chris Fortuna (Manhattan), Mahalia Brown (Teacher), Ben Palma (Student 1), Alya Grant (Student 2), Kandice Joy (Smart Student), Dinesh Mathew (Delegate 1)
E6 Then We Can Build ItSep 17, 2014 · 27 min
Synopsis
Concerned that Tasmania's infrastructure needs have been overlooked, Jim sends Tony and the team south for a series of public forums.
Guest stars: Franklyn Ajaye (Marvin Hudfield), David Serafin (Local Man), Josette Bradley (Woman), Lloyd Bissell (Second Speaker), Christine Kaman (First Speaker), Vivienne Gorman (Caterer), Vanessa Crouch (Waitress), James Liotta (Courier)
E7 The First ProjectSep 24, 2014 · 26 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Adam Murphy (Cyclist 1), Steve Mouzakis (Cyclist 2), Stan Roach (Colin)
E8 The Whole EnchiladaOct 1, 2014 · 28 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Fleur Murphy (Angela), Bryce Hardy (David), Stephen Jenkins (Lindsay), Georgia Bolton (Louise), Justin Kennedy (Matt), Mike McEvoy (Jeremy), Santo Cilauro (Window Guy)