The Changes (Region B, DVD)

The long-awaited DVD premiere of this influential science-fiction series, which was first broadcast on BBC1 in early 1975.

The long-awaited DVD premiere of this influential science-fiction series, which was first broadcast on BBC1 in early 1975. Well remembered for its unsettling depiction of a society in meltdown, The Changes paved the way for the likes ofSurvivorsandDay of the Triffids.

When a strange noise is emitted from machinery and electricity pylons, previously placid and easy-going folk turn violently against technology that surrounds them ruthlessly attacking radios, TVs and other domestic appliances. In the devastating aftermath, young Nicky Gore (Victoria Williams) is separated from her parents, but finds a surrogate home with a group of Sikhs. But they soon are dubbed The Devils Children by superstitious locals and Nicky is accused of sorcery by a witchfind