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6.1/10 TV Directed by John Prowse Original language(s) English Final episode date 10 March 1975 Number of seasons 1 | 7.9/10 IMDb Country of origin United Kingdom First episode date 6 January 1975 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Starring Victoria WilliamsKeith Ashton Similar Children of the Stones, Moondial, The Owl Service, Century Falls, Ace of Wands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Changes is a British children's science fiction television serial filmed in 1973 and first broadcast in 1975 by the BBC. It was directed by John Prowse and is based on the trilogy written by Peter Dickinson: The Weathermonger (1968), Heartsease (1969), and The Devil's Children (1970) (the books were written in reverse order: the events of The Devil's Children happen first, Heartsease second, and The Weathermonger third).
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Background
The Changes posits a Britain where a sudden enveloping noise emanating from all machinery and technology causes the population to destroy them. The resulting upheaval displaces many people and reverts society to a pre-industrial age where there is a deep suspicion of anyone who may be harbouring machinery. Even the words for technology are taboo. The remnants of modern technology that escape destruction (such as electricity pylons) produce a physical and sometimes violent repulsion among those left in Britain.
The Changes are seen through the eyes of teenage schoolgirl Nicky Gore (Victoria Williams), and the 10-part series, originally broadcast every Monday from 6 January to 10 March 1975, traces Nicky's quest to reunite with her parents and solve the mystery.
Regular cast
Episode guide
Note: Episode titles were given in Radio Times, but were not shown on-screen.