The End Product

The End Product is a 1974 Australian television play by Colin Free. It was originally written and filmed as an episode of Australian Playhouse but then re-filed in 1974 and aired as a stand-alone play.

Premise
In a synthetic and controlled society of an unnamed city, Professor Clay's anxiety over his wife's death prompts him to commit suicide. However the authorities try to prevent him.

Cast

 * Neil Fitzpatrick as Professor Clay
 * Simon Chilvers as Dr Cardios
 * Lynette Curran as Estelle Clay
 * Marion Edward as Miss Lardo
 * Frank Wilson as Fowler
 * Cecily Polson as Querrel
 * Dennis Miller as Craven

Production
It was based on a 1965 radio feature by Free.

It aired on the ABC as one of four television plays on Sunday nights, the others being:
 * "The Forward Pack" by Robert Carswell
 * "Holiday" by John Martin
 * "Mother's Day" by Peter Scott