The Changes
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Play S1 E1In a post-apocalyptic Britain, everyone has rebelled against modern technology (electricity, engines, trains etc) and reverted to a pre-Industrial Revolution way of life. When Nicky Gore tries to investigate the cause, she is accused of being a witch and imprisoned to prevent her spreading dissent.
Cast: Victoria Williams
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Season 1
10 episodes
- 1. The NoiseSchoolgirl Nicky Gore is doing her homework while her parents enjoy a quiet evening in front of the television. Suddenly they hear a strange noise in their heads which compels them to destroy all their electrical possessions. All across the country, people succumb to the violent rage against technology, and the streets become filled with angry mobs intent on overturning vehicles, smashing electrical machinery and destroying buildings.PGCC25minJan 6, 1975
- 2. The Bad WiresSeparated from her parents, Nicky meets a group of Sikhs and persuades them to let her join them. On their journey, the group is attacked by racists.PGCC25minJan 13, 1975
- 3. The Devil's ChildrenNicky and the Sikhs settle at Brooker's Farm. They try to barter with people from a neighbouring village, whose head man dubs the Sikhs "the Devil’s Children".PGCC25minJan 20, 1975
- 4. Hostages!Robbers have entered the village and taken all of the children hostage.PGCC25minJan 27, 1975
- 5. Witchcraft!Nicky sets of in search of her aunt, while the farm is visited by a witch finder.PGCC25minFeb 3, 1975
- 6. A Pile of StonesNicky has been found guilty of witchcraft and is to be stoned to death in the morning.PGCC25minFeb 10, 1975
- 7. HeartseaseThe witch-finder and the villagers set off in pursuit of Nicky and Jonathan.PGCC25minFeb 17, 1975
- 8. Lightning!Nicky and Jonathon try to escape to sea but their boat is struck by lightning.PGCC25minFeb 24, 1975
- 9. The QuarryNicky and Jonathon set off to investigate a mysterious power source on the other side of the mountains.PGCC25minMar 3, 1975
- 10. The CavernNicky and Jonathon enter a cavern and uncover the cause of the unbalancing of the world.PGCC25minMar 10, 1975
The Changes
★ 6.3/1019751 season10 episodesEnded
Based on the classic science-fiction novels by Peter Dickinson
In a post-apocalyptic Britain, everyone has rebelled against modern technology (electricity, engines, trains etc) and reverted to a pre-Industrial Revolution way of life. When Nicky Gore tries to investigate the cause, she is accused of being a witch and imprisoned to prevent her spreading dissent.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- John Prowse
- Created by
- Anna Home, Peter Dickinson
- Studio
- BBC
