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.

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Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Created By

Anna HomePeter Dickinson

First Aired on

Jan 06, 1975

1 seaons till Mar 10, 1975

Popularity: 2.0539
6 votes
Networks
(GB)
Production

BBC (GB)

Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: The Cavern

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 10 episodes

Season 1

Aired

10 Episodes
  • Episode 1The Noise25 min

    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.

  • Episode 2The Bad Wires25 min

    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.

  • Episode 3The Devil's Children25 min

    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".

  • Episode 4Hostages!25 min

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

  • Episode 5Witchcraft!25 min

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

Crew & Team

Anna Home

Producer

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