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The Change is a 2023 British comedy drama series starring, written and created by Bridget Christie for Channel 4. Made by Expectation Entertainment and directed by Al Campbell, the six-part series is produced by Lisa Mitchell, and executive produced by Christie, Nerys Evans and Morwenna Gordon.
First shown: Wed 7 Jun 2023 | 24 mins. Sharp comedy from Bridget Christie. Linda finds a new lease of life when she learns that she's experiencing menopause. So she heads to the forest on a ...
The Change: Created by Bridget Christie. With Susan Lynch, Bridget Christie, Monica Dolan, Omid Djalili. Sharp comedy series following 50 year old Linda as she goes through the menopause.
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- 2023-06-21
- Comedy
- Susan Lynch, Bridget Christie, Monica Dolan
- Bridget Christie Plays Linda
- Omid Djalili Plays Steve
- Jim Howick Plays The Verderer
- Tanya Moodie Plays Joy
- Paul Whitehouse Plays Tony
- Liza Tarbuck Plays Siobhan
- Jerome Flynn Plays Pig Man
- Monica Dolan Plays Carmel
- Susan Lynch Plays Agnes
- Sonny Charlton Plays Ryan
Who is Linda? Linda is a woman who feels she has lost a sense of identity. Having spent many, many hours performing invisible labour for her family – logging every minute in a series of diaries – she feels she has earned some time to herself. The revelation that she is starting the menopause is the last push she needs to take herself on a solo adve...
Who is Steve? Steve is Linda's husband, who is often centre of attention at any social gathering. However, he can be insensitive and has never grasped how to take care of himself, with Linda handling all of the household chores and much of their childcare too. What else has Omid Djalili been in? Djalili is a well-known face in British comedy, havin...
Who is The Verderer? The Verderer is a community radio DJ, whose daily show prides itself on delving into hotly-debated culture war topics. He is a staunch defender of tradition, not wishing to see meaningful social change in his village. Howick described the character as "a departure" from his usual roles. What else has Jim Howick been in? Howick ...
Who is Joy? Joy is a fellow community radio DJ, although her presenting style is rather more level-headed than The Verderer. She is known for posing thought-provoking questions, encouraging listeners to reflect on society as it stands. Despite their opposing viewpoints on virtually everything, there is an odd chemistry between Joy and the Verderer....
Who is Tony? Tony is an eccentric older man who is something of a local celebrity. He is known for his appearance at the annual village meeting, where attendees bet on what unusual pattern will be on his trousers. What else has Paul Whitehouse been in? Whitehouse is another big name in British comedy, who rose to prominence on sketch programme The ...
Who is Siobhan? Siobhan is Linda's sister, who disapproves of her sudden decision to abscond from family duties. What else has Liza Tarbuck been in?Tarbuck currently serves as one of the weekend presenters on BBC Radio 2, while her screen projects include Watching, Extras, Mount Pleasant and Upstart Crow.
Who is Pig Man? Pig Man is an enigmatic figure who got his nickname by looking after the Forest of Dean's wild boar population. He lives in a remote cabin and encounters Linda as she searches for a lost childhood treasure. What else has Jerome Flynn been in? Flynn rose to fame on the ITV military drama Soldier Soldier, with later roles including Br...
Who is Carmel? Carmel is one of two so-called Eel Sisters, who run a cafe specialising in eel, pie and mash in the Forest of Dean. What else has Monica Dolan been in? Dolan is known for her BAFTA-winning turn as serial killer Rose West in the ITV drama Appropriate Adult. She has also appeared in BBC comedy W1A, A Very English Scandal and true crime...
Who is Agnes? Agnes is the other Eel Sister, whose family has deep ties to the local community. What else has Susan Lynch been in? Lynch's recent television credits include Happy Valley, Sex Education, Doctor Who and Unforgotten, while she also played Miss Lawton in 2019's Downton Abbey movie and Aunt Alice in Ready Player One.
Who is Ryan? Ryan is a local resident who identifies as non-binary, and is keen to see social change in their generally traditionalist village. What else has Sonny Charlton been in? Charlton played Roxx in showbiz sitcom Maxxx, while they have also appeared in Casualty, The Alienist and this summer's live-action The Little Mermaid. The Change premi...
Jun 15, 2023 · The Change release date. The Change aired on Wednesday, June 21 on Channel 4 at 10pm and 10:35pm with the first two episodes airing back-to-back. All episodes were then released as a boxset on All4, which you can watch now.
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The Change. TV sitcom; Channel 4; 2023; 6 episodes (1 series) Comedy about a menopausal mother of two looking to claim her own identity back. Stars Bridget Christie, Susan Lynch, Monica Dolan, Tanya Moodie, Jim Howick and more. Due to return for Series 2
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Channel 4 has debuted a first look at upcoming comedy-drama, The Change. The new six-parter centres on Linda, played by stand-up comedian and actress Bridget Christie, who has also written and...
