The Changes

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.

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Seasons

1. The Noise

Air Date: 1975-01-06

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.

2. The Bad Wires

Air Date: 1975-01-13

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.

3. The Devil's Children

Air Date: 1975-01-20

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".

4. Hostages!

Air Date: 1975-01-27

Robbers have entered the village and taken all of the children hostage.

5. Witchcraft!

Air Date: 1975-02-03

Nicky sets of in search of her aunt, while the farm is visited by a witch finder.

6. A Pile of Stones

Air Date: 1975-02-10

Nicky has been found guilty of witchcraft and is to be stoned to death in the morning.

7. Heartsease

Air Date: 1975-02-17

The witch-finder and the villagers set off in pursuit of Nicky and Jonathan.

8. Lightning!

Air Date: 1975-02-24

Nicky and Jonathon try to escape to sea but their boat is struck by lightning.

9. The Quarry

Air Date: 1975-03-03

Nicky and Jonathon set off to investigate a mysterious power source on the other side of the mountains.

10. The Cavern

Air Date: 1975-03-10

Nicky and Jonathon enter a cavern and uncover the cause of the unbalancing of the world.

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Rating

6.0/10

Release Date

1975-01-06

Episodes

10 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Victoria Williams

Production Companies

BBC