Series synopsis
The Changes is a British sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on BBC One on January 6, 1975. It ended on March 10, 1975. It was created by Anna Home, Peter Dickinson. It stars Victoria Williams.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: Based on the classic science-fiction novels by Peter Dickinson
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Victoria Williams as Nicky Gore
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | January 6, 1975 | March 10, 1975 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Noise Schoolgirl 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. |
January 6, 1975 |
| 2 |
The Bad Wires Separated 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. |
January 13, 1975 |
| 3 |
The Devil's Children Nicky 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". |
January 20, 1975 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 6, 1975 |
| Last aired | March 10, 1975 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday |