While I don't enjoy being reminded of my own time in the government's employ, the comedy is worth the flashbacks of seething rage and endless frustration.
For anyone wondering what ‘Big M Calendars’ are (from the scene about the rowing team), Big M is a milk company. They used to have these sexy calendars of women in bikinis drinking milk. So he’s saying he’s going to put the picture of the rowing team beside his sexy calendars.
@seanodonovan5408 the characters are obstinate and realistic enough that I can't just laugh at their cartoonish buffoonery. Bureaucracy is a big, slow, lumbering beast that frequently missteps on its journey forward, costing me and my fellow taxpayers millions of our hard earned dollars.
If this doesn’t sum up modern life / corporate life, I don’t know what does. The “offensive” rowing team post… man oh man. It’s “offensive”, even though no-one’s actually offended😂
Typical employee meeting, super excited about cake for no reason whatsoever but really aggitated when they are told they need to attend a work meeting. They are keepers!
Utopia looks fantastic from these clips but there doesn't appear to be any way to watch the series in the UK? Apparently it's on Netflix but only the Australian version.
10:30 hilarious how she was racist, sexists, ageist and classist in 1 single sentence, despite being the "DEI" officer This really is a documentary lol
Yeah, they tend to be somewhat blind to their own hatred. I was once called "the inventor of racism" for being white. I had yet to say anything to this person. It was actually quite amazing.
I have watched so many of your "best of" etc videos and it is sooo insanely good. Working in a large company, this feels simply too realistic. But how can I stream the actual series in Europe (or more precise Germany)? Or buy a DVD box?
So good, just that one scene with the chiefs of staff talking about china only demonstrates the writers complete lack of understanding of geopolitics. The rest is so good, reminds me of The Thick of It
@@effkay3691 I mean, Japan was a major US trading partner right before WW2, just because you trade with someone doesn't automatically make them friends, especially when they are actively threatening your close friends and allies. Trying to see the irony in that....
1:11 "Oh my God! I let HR in the building again?"
*Have I
"What are you gonna do?"
"Maybe 10 to 15 for manslaughter" 1:19
Not if I were the judge. He'd get a parade from me.
Note he said "manslaughter". Not "murder". No jury on the planet would consider killing an HR drone murder.
I did a few years in government and i can only watch this show in short stints, otherwise the ptsd comes back 😂
What did you do in government?
@@snarf1504 contract management for construction and maintenance.
Same here but in a huge corporation.
Me too
I get PTSD watching these UA-cam clips and I have never worked in government or large corporations. 😅
I love that everyone in HR laughs at the joke, then recommends he takes it out.
"Who's the loose?"
"The taxpayer."
"I don't see their signature on the report."
"It's on the cheque."
This spoke to me on a deep level.
He's gone rouge
@@hens0w Those words are spelled check and rogue...
@@Random_UserName4269 'Cheque' is British English. 'Check' is moron English.
@@Random_UserName4269it's spelt cheque in other countries.
@@pigzany5548 I know and I hate it.
It’s spelled check because it’s a “check” against your bank account. It “checks” if you have funds.
"That's the Minister."
"Well he should know better."
That he should, Bert. That they all should.
👍
Im so disappointed this ain't running in Europe. This show is hilarious!
It is. There's plenty of ways to watch it
Or in the US.
❤❤
@@garethjones909Where can I find it in the UK please?!
@@garethjones909where in uk is this being broadcasted or available on ott?
This show is an Australian masterpiece
Simply outstanding comedy. Yes Minister all over again. Brilliant.
no their predecessor was more like yes minister called "the hollow men" as that was about the PMs office
He gets the facial expressions so perfectly
While I don't enjoy being reminded of my own time in the government's employ, the comedy is worth the flashbacks of seething rage and endless frustration.
For anyone wondering what ‘Big M Calendars’ are (from the scene about the rowing team), Big M is a milk company. They used to have these sexy calendars of women in bikinis drinking milk. So he’s saying he’s going to put the picture of the rowing team beside his sexy calendars.
Thanks for the explanation! I just found this show and I think it's hilarious!
I either need to find a UK site to play this, or buy a VPN. This show is gold.
if you can also watch "the hollowmen" the predecessor to this one and the original show "the games" with kiwi legend john clarke in it
@@bodybalanceU2 the trifecta. "how long would you say the 200 metre track should be?" Recognize the chap at 01:55 ?
VPN all the way. Open up that WORLD wide Web.
😁👍
You don't need to *buy* the VPN
13:50 is beautiful, when he wants to track everything that government workers do, nobody agrees
Large corporate is often no different
One of his rare 100% wins.
😂❤
saying good-bye to Bick on her last day, looking around furtively, having no idea who she is 🤣😂🥰
And, by contrast, Carla the LinkedIn Bro (well, sis), immediately looking further up her career ladder on her first day.
11:03 "Oh, I could put them with my old Big M calendars."
Brilliant!
7:29 just for this plant 😂
It’s the guy from the ‘Chin*, Just Nod’ video. Gotta love his delivery 😂🤣😂🤣
Watching this a government ad came on and I didn’t realise it wasn’t part of the show😂
Overseas on holidays, watching a bit of this documentary on the federal APS, helps me appreciate the leave even more.
WE DIDN'T ASK YOU. Damned right!
Rob Sitch was a national treasure when he featured in the D Generation, who knew he would be the star of a modern version of Yes Minister?!
Huge Love from Texas. Thank you. A1
Utterly true and utterly sickening!
Really sad we can't watch this in the UK! I'd be happy to pay!!
VPN
Doesn’t get any better, thanks team
5:45 "Deal with any questions"
Not "Answer any questions"
good eye
Sane man in an insane world to perfection!!!
I like that Tony, while being a very competent guy, still falls short in some aspects and can learn from others (Bert).
Where can I stick your chart?
"Is Ethan still here?" 😂😂😂
This show upsets me. I love it, but it upsets me.
Why?
@seanodonovan5408 the characters are obstinate and realistic enough that I can't just laugh at their cartoonish buffoonery. Bureaucracy is a big, slow, lumbering beast that frequently missteps on its journey forward, costing me and my fellow taxpayers millions of our hard earned dollars.
"where should i stick your chart?"
"Is Ethan still here?"
🤣
It amazes me how countries actually function nowadays.
If this doesn’t sum up modern life / corporate life, I don’t know what does. The “offensive” rowing team post… man oh man. It’s “offensive”, even though no-one’s actually offended😂
Absolutely brilliant. So funny and so universal. Good on you, Aussies!!
Typical employee meeting, super excited about cake for no reason whatsoever but really aggitated when they are told they need to attend a work meeting. They are keepers!
I'm so annoyed that the US can't watch this show. It's amazing. It's up there with The Office or Parks & Rec.
I HAVE TO SEE THIS SHOW! Why is it nowhere to be found?!?
The nodding system 🤣
2:07 & 2:11 - magic glasses
Subtle spectacles 👓
😂😂😂
Utopia looks fantastic from these clips but there doesn't appear to be any way to watch the series in the UK? Apparently it's on Netflix but only the Australian version.
Same issue. Such a shame.
revolt, you need to see this; chuck in the predecessor as well ( Hollowmen ) and its worth the VPN - cheap cheap
@@kparker2430 recognize the chap at 01:55 ? "we had to cut a little from the 200 metre track".
also on ABC IVIEW and STAN - yeah only in Australia
why is this not streaming anywhere in north america
because it is an aussie show funded by the government owned aussie ABC channel which doesn't broadcast outside of Australia
On Netflix
@@Alex-dz2et only aussie netflix
@@bodybalanceU2Same with Bluey (uncensored). Americans can't watch the proper Bluey with all the nut-shots and vasectomies included.
This is amazing! I’ve never heard of it or seen it but I’m hooked
This is the new Yes Minister
How does Tony keep from losing the rest of his hair with all that stress?
He's gone rogue 😆😆😆
This just feels like such a continuation of the John Clarke/Brian Dawe comedy legacy.
yes the dry kiwi/aussie humour - just cant beat it
Don't forget that the members of Working Dog have been doing satire for a long time.
no, we don't cross the streams.
@@kparker2430 im assuming you mean across the ditch and aussies do - they have enough kiwi talent on their shore - always making out kiwis are aussies
@@bodybalanceU2 They can keep Russell Crowe.
Who does Australia claim?
All the kiwis getting the dole?
Hahah!!!
10:30 hilarious how she was racist, sexists, ageist and classist in 1 single sentence, despite being the "DEI" officer This really is a documentary lol
Yeah, they tend to be somewhat blind to their own hatred. I was once called "the inventor of racism" for being white. I had yet to say anything to this person. It was actually quite amazing.
I have watched so many of your "best of" etc videos and it is sooo insanely good. Working in a large company, this feels simply too realistic.
But how can I stream the actual series in Europe (or more precise Germany)? Or buy a DVD box?
Brilliant ❤
Natalie and Tony are the only 2 sane persons in this office. The rest are lunatic! Hahahaha
kitty flanagan - national treasure
BRILLIANT
OMG I need to see Tony Woodford and Malcolm Tucker on the same team.
please release full episodes.
Can someone please tell me what site/service inside Australia where I can watch full episodes?
Please 🙏🏼 Where can i see full episodes
Worst part is, someone with Tony's integrity would never make it to the top.
How can you watch this show on the United States? It looks so great!
I’ve been looking all over … I don’t think it’s possible :(
Can you access the ABC iview website?
VPN- Aussie Netflix
I've worked here the past 5 years.
It’s hilarious until you realize it’s so real. Then it becomes depressing.
Funnily enough now that the Aussie government upped the security threat level they can get that 400 Billion
I worked for a consultancy that dealt a lot with government bodies etc, this is so accurate.
Adam silver looks great
So good, just that one scene with the chiefs of staff talking about china only demonstrates the writers complete lack of understanding of geopolitics.
The rest is so good, reminds me of The Thick of It
I think that scene was written for people like you 😂
You don’t get the irony though
@@effkay3691 I mean, Japan was a major US trading partner right before WW2, just because you trade with someone doesn't automatically make them friends, especially when they are actively threatening your close friends and allies.
Trying to see the irony in that....
@@Scythl Nope. Still missing the humour. Stop now, you’re embarrassing yourself. You don’t get it. Let it go.
@@Scythl you're right. Trade and military relations are not the same
"none taken"
How can I watch this series in India??
Where can you watch this show in the uk
unless you can get ABC IVIEW or STAN probably not
4:02 👀
24hr hotline - for a plant
Love Burt, but he's too efficient & honest 😅
GD these people make me angry and I'm not even working with them... and this isn't even real!
it is its called the australian government
Government open for you to watch.
Nat is 🥰
Most HR should be fired.
Whoever designed and or indirectly created political correctness. Should be punished and jailed immediately!
Hahaha 😂😂😂
Makes 1 wonder why people vote at all
Victorisatan
Jackson Dorothy Taylor Michael Wilson David
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I’m disappointed that this is becoming reality