Series cast summary: | |||
Rob Sitch | ... | Tony 32 episodes, 2014-2019 | |
Celia Pacquola | ... | Nat 32 episodes, 2014-2019 | |
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Dave Lawson | ... | Scott 32 episodes, 2014-2019 |
Emma-Louise Wilson | ... | Katie 32 episodes, 2014-2019 | |
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Anthony 'Lehmo' Lehmann | ... | Jim 31 episodes, 2014-2019 |
Kitty Flanagan | ... | Rhonda 31 episodes, 2014-2019 | |
Luke McGregor | ... | Hugh 16 episodes, 2014-2015 | |
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Dilruk Jayasinha | ... | Ashan 16 episodes, 2017-2019 |
Michelle Lim Davidson | ... | Amy 16 episodes, 2014-2015 | |
Nina Oyama | ... | Courtney 16 episodes, 2017-2019 | |
Toby Truslove | ... | Karsten 16 episodes, 2014-2019 | |
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Jamie Robertson | ... | Brian / ... 16 episodes, 2015-2019 |
Set inside the offices of the "Nation Building Authority", a newly created government organization 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. The eight-part series follows the working lives of a tight-knit team in charge of guiding big building schemes from announcement to unveiling. Constant shifts in priorities are the order of the day as the staff are asked to come up with plans for everything from new roads and rail lines to airports and high rise urban developments. In short, Utopia examines the forces that go into creating a very well-designed white elephant. Written by Working Dog
I certainly hope that the Reviewers who discussed this Series as a Documentary are being Satiric! A Wonderful comedic series, filled with all the 'slings and arrows' of modern bureaucratic jobs. The enthusiasm of worker-bees installing office recycling bins, then 'policing' them so seriously-- The introduction of various technology that only serves to complicate, rather than simplify-- And the wonderful Tony and Nat just trying to get the serious work done in between. Truly a gem-- I gather written/conceived by the leading man.