Utopia

Set inside the offices of the "Nation Building Authority", a newly created government organisation responsible for overseeing major infrastructure projects, Utopia explores that moment when bureaucracy and grand dreams collide. It's a tribute to those political leaders who have somehow managed to take a long-term vision and use it for short-term gain.

Comedy

Utopia

Comedy

Created By: Rob SitchSanto CilauroRob Gleisner
First Aired on: Aug 13, 2014
Popularity: 8.7376: 35 votes
Networks: (AU)
Production: Working Dog (AU)
Status: Returning Series: In Production

Seasons & episodes

Total 5 seasons, 40 episodes

Season 1

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

Aired 11 years ago

8 Episodes

Episode 1Wood for the Trees26 min
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.
Episode 2Protected Species26 min
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.
Episode 3Very Fast Turnover26 min
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.
Episode 4Onwards and Upwards27 min
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.
Episode 5Arts and Minds27 min
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.