Series synopsis
The Change is a British comedy drama television series that premiered on Channel 4 on June 21, 2023. It ended on April 22, 2025. It was created by Bridget Christie. It stars Bridget Christie and Monica Dolan.
Linda finds a new lease on life when she learns that she's experiencing menopause. So she heads to the forest on a journey of self-discovery.
Premise
Linda finds a new lease on life when she learns that she's experiencing menopause. So she heads to the forest on a journey of self-discovery.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Bridget Christie as Linda
- Monica Dolan as Carmel
Guest cast
- Omid Djalili as Steve
- Richard Durden as Doctor
- Souad Faress as Annie
- Rich Keeble as Trevor
- Nicholas A. Newman as Jerry
- Liza Tarbuck as Siobhain
- Paul Whitehouse as Tony
- Sonny Charlton as Ryan
- Jim Howick as The Verderer
- Tanya Moodie as Joy
- Colin Bennett as Alan
- Amanda Lawrence as Janet
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | June 21, 2023 | July 5, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 6 | March 25, 2025 | April 22, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Linda can't remember what a shoe is called. She's sure it's early-onset dementia. When she finds out it's the menopause, she moves to a caravan in the Forest of Dean to reconnect with her youth. |
June 21, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Linda heads into the forest to search for a time capsule she hid when she was 10, and meets the mysterious Pig Man, who may know more about the capsule than he's letting on. |
June 21, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Linda considers returning to her old life - until she discovers that a building development threatens the future of the forest. |
June 28, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Linda finds herself on trial for lying to the town about her true identity. But her time in the forest is far from over... |
March 25, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 News of Linda’s ledgers spreads across town and the seeds of a domestic revolution are sown. But Linda is reluctant to lead the women’s campaign, and a childhood memory is starting to raise questions. |
March 25, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Linda begins to realise the power her ledgers have unleashed in the town’s women. Meanwhile, with eel numbers dwindling, the Eel Sisters reluctantly agree to trial Linda’s idea: vegan mushroom eels. |
April 1, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 21, 2023 |
| Last aired | April 22, 2025 |
| Status | canceled |