Utopia

Season 1

2014 · 8 episodes · 3h 33m in all

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

Episodes

1. 

   1. Wood for the Trees

   13 Aug 2014 · 26 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.

2. 

   2. Protected Species

   20 Aug 2014 · 26 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.

3. 

   3. Very Fast Turnover

   27 Aug 2014 · 26 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.

4. 

   4. Onwards and Upwards

   3 Sept 2014 · 27 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.

5. 

   5. Arts and Minds

   10 Sept 2014 · 27 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.

6. 

   6. Then We Can Build It

   17 Sept 2014 · 27 min

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

7. 

   7. The First Project

   24 Sept 2014 · 26 min

   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.

8. 

   8. The Whole Enchilada

   1 Oct 2014 · 28 min

   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.