The Change

Director(s)n/a
Production year2023
Genre(s)Comedy
Approx. running minutes25m
CastBridget Christie, Monica Dolan, Tanya Moodie
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The Change

strong language
Classified Date:
04/08/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

THE CHANGE is a British comedy series; in this episode, Linda settles into the community and searches for a time capsule from her childhood.

language
Occasional strong language occurs ('f**k'), as well as other terms such as 'shit', 'bloody', 'hell', 'damn' and 'Jesus'
additional issues
References are made to death and suicide, however, these occur within a darkly comic context. A series of life drawings feature natural male genital and buttock nudity. Infrequent and undetailed comic sex references are made to sex toys and intercourse. Scenes depict sexist attitudes which are clearly satirical and immediately challenged.
infrequent strong language, moderate sex references
Classified Date:
04/08/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

THE CHANGE is a British comedy series; in this episode, the community assembles for a fractious town hall meeting.

language
Infrequent strong language ('f**k') features alongside milder terms including 'bastard', 'bloody' and 'shit'.
sex
Comic sex references include brief mentions of autoerotic asphyxiation and 'dick pics'.
additional issues
There are scenes satirising discrimination in which characters express sexist views and attempt to defend racist behaviour.
very strong language
Classified Date:
04/08/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

THE CHANGE is a British comedy series; in this episode, Pig Man comes clean about a secret he has been hiding from Linda.

language
Infrequent very strong language occurs ('c**t'), as well as strong language ('f**k') and milder terms such as 'twat', 'bloody', 'bullshit', 'arse', 'shit', 'dick', 'Jesus', 'Christ' and 'hell'.
additional issues
Mild injury detail includes a bruise beneath a person's eye in the aftermath of off-screen violence. Verbal references are made to discriminatory attitudes around gender identity and feminism. These attitudes are challenged, satirised and strongly condemned. Comic moderate sex references are made to penises and erections. References are made to death and bereavement during scenes of very mild emotional upset.
very strong language, strong crude humour
Classified Date:
04/08/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

THE CHANGE is a British comedy series; in this episode, preparations are underway for the Eel festival.

language
Infrequent very strong language occurs ('c**t'), as well as strong language ('f**k'), moderate bad language ('prick', 'slut') and milder terms such as 'bastard' and 'God'.
rude humour
Infrequent scenes of crude humour include passing and undetailed references to paedophilia and bestiality. Comic sex references are made to intercourse, dick pics and masturbation, however, these are undetailed.
additional issues
Verbal references are made to misogynistic and sexist attitudes towards women. These attitudes are strongly condemned. References to fertility issues and miscarriage are handled with sensitivity.
strong language
Classified Date:
04/08/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

THE CHANGE is a British drama series; in this episode, Linda is declared the Eel Queen.

language
There is use of strong language (‘f**k’) as well as milder terms (‘shit’, ‘asshole’, ‘bloody’, ‘God’).
additional issues
There are undetailed references to sexual violence, including remarks alluding to female genital mutilation and rape. Crude references are made to male and female genitalia, and a woman sports an unrealistic phallic prop. Brief references are made to racism and sexism, but they are immediately called out and condemned within the scene. There is very mild emotional upset.
Please note: each rating can only be used for the distribution method listed in the Use column. For more information on each Use click here.
very strong language
Classified Date:
10/10/2025
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

THE CHANGE is a British comedy series; in this episode Linda is put on trial.

language
There is infrequent very strong language ('c**t') and strong language ('f**k'), as well as rude gestures and milder terms including 'dick'.
additional issues
There are instances of sexism, which are clearly disapproved of.
strong language
Classified Date:
10/10/2025
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

THE CHANGE is a comedy series; in this episode, Linda inspires the women of the town to start a revolution against doing chores

language
There is use of strong language ('f**k'), as well as milder terms including 'bollocks', 'bloody', 'shit', 'bastard' and 'God'.
additional issues
Comic verbal references are made to erections, masturbation and other sexual acts. There are references to sexism throughout the episode, handled in a comic manner.
infrequent strong language, moderate sex references
Classified Date:
10/10/2025
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

THE CHANGE is a comedy series; in this episode, Linda convinces the Eel Sisters to go vegan and the women's domestic revolution continues

language
There is infrequent use of strong language ('f**k'), as well as milder terms including 'shit', 'bastard', 'tits', 'balls' and 'God'.
sex
There are moderate sex references, including implied sexual activity and sight of a comically large sex toy. There are also references to fetish clubs and 'MILFs'.
additional issues
Characters express sexist and homophobic opinions including the derogatory term 'lezzer', although these are handled in a comedic manner and are clearly disapproved of. There is humour relating to urine and excrement. A reference is made to Jimmy Saville. Adults consume alcohol and appear to be drunk. There is a brief scene of mild violence involving an eel.
strong sex references
Classified Date:
10/10/2025
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

THE CHANGE is a British comedy series; in this episode, Linda leads the women's strike and the rift between the men and women of the town widens.

sex
There is sight of male buttock nudity when a man thrusts against a tree. There are comic verbal references to sex, including role playing, adult movies and 'wet dreams'.
additional issues
People are seen hallucinating and acting 'high' after implied drug misuse. There is infrequent use of strong language ('f**k') and milder terms such as 'cock', 'shit' and 'Jesus'. A man makes a passing reference to suicide. There are scenes satirising discrimination in which characters express sexist views. There is a mild scene of emotional upset.
strong sex references
Classified Date:
10/10/2025
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

THE CHANGE is a British comedy series; in this episode, the Eel Sisters invite Linda to their annual Silent Supper, to remember the women killed in the witch hunts.

sex
There are comic references to the possibility that a woman has had sex with an animal; something she quickly denies.
additional issues
Bad language includes uses of 'bitch', 'bloody' and 'God'. There are scenes of satirical sexist and misogynist behavior as well as references to the historical murder of women. Moderate rude humour includes a reference to a man getting his penis stuck in a tree. References are made to characters accidentally ingesting magic mushrooms. A reference is made to public castrations.
infrequent very strong language
Classified Date:
10/10/2025
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

THE CHANGE is a comedy series; in this episode, the strike ends and everyone looks forward to making a fresh start.

language
Infrequent very strong language ('c**t') occurs, as well as strong language ('f**k), and milder terms ('shagged', 'shat', 'todger', 'bloody', 'hell', 'God').
additional issues
Moderate sex references include a comic BDSM reference and a reference to a sexually transmitted infection. There are discriminatory references (for example, 'lesbo') and sexism; however, discrimination is not condoned by the episode as a whole.
Please note: each rating can only be used for the distribution method listed in the Use column. For more information on each Use click here.
Classified date04/08/2023
LanguageEnglish
language
Occasional strong language occurs ('f**k'), as well as other terms such as 'shit', 'bloody', 'hell', 'damn' and 'Jesus'
additional issues
References are made to death and suicide, however, these occur within a darkly comic context. A series of life drawings feature natural male genital and buttock nudity. Infrequent and undetailed comic sex references are made to sex toys and intercourse. Scenes depict sexist attitudes which are clearly satirical and immediately challenged.
strong language
Classified Date:
04/08/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
language
There is use of strong language (‘f**k’) as well as milder terms (‘shit’, ‘asshole’, ‘bloody’, ‘God’).
additional issues
There are undetailed references to sexual violence, including remarks alluding to female genital mutilation and rape. Crude references are made to male and female genitalia, and a woman sports an unrealistic phallic prop. Brief references are made to racism and sexism, but they are immediately called out and condemned within the scene. There is very mild emotional upset.
very strong language, strong crude humour
Classified Date:
04/08/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
language
Infrequent very strong language occurs ('c**t'), as well as strong language ('f**k'), moderate bad language ('prick', 'slut') and milder terms such as 'bastard' and 'God'.
rude humour
Infrequent scenes of crude humour include passing and undetailed references to paedophilia and bestiality. Comic sex references are made to intercourse, dick pics and masturbation, however, these are undetailed.
additional issues
Verbal references are made to misogynistic and sexist attitudes towards women. These attitudes are strongly condemned. References to fertility issues and miscarriage are handled with sensitivity.
very strong language
Classified Date:
04/08/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
language
Infrequent very strong language occurs ('c**t'), as well as strong language ('f**k') and milder terms such as 'twat', 'bloody', 'bullshit', 'arse', 'shit', 'dick', 'Jesus', 'Christ' and 'hell'.
additional issues
Mild injury detail includes a bruise beneath a person's eye in the aftermath of off-screen violence. Verbal references are made to discriminatory attitudes around gender identity and feminism. These attitudes are challenged, satirised and strongly condemned. Comic moderate sex references are made to penises and erections. References are made to death and bereavement during scenes of very mild emotional upset.
infrequent strong language, moderate sex references
Classified Date:
04/08/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
language
Infrequent strong language ('f**k') features alongside milder terms including 'bastard', 'bloody' and 'shit'.
sex
Comic sex references include brief mentions of autoerotic asphyxiation and 'dick pics'.
additional issues
There are scenes satirising discrimination in which characters express sexist views and attempt to defend racist behaviour.
strong language
Classified Date:
04/08/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
language
Occasional strong language occurs ('f**k'), as well as other terms such as 'shit', 'bloody', 'hell', 'damn' and 'Jesus'
additional issues
References are made to death and suicide, however, these occur within a darkly comic context. A series of life drawings feature natural male genital and buttock nudity. Infrequent and undetailed comic sex references are made to sex toys and intercourse. Scenes depict sexist attitudes which are clearly satirical and immediately challenged.
infrequent very strong language
Classified Date:
10/10/2025
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
language
Infrequent very strong language ('c**t') occurs, as well as strong language ('f**k), and milder terms ('shagged', 'shat', 'todger', 'bloody', 'hell', 'God').
additional issues
Moderate sex references include a comic BDSM reference and a reference to a sexually transmitted infection. There are discriminatory references (for example, 'lesbo') and sexism; however, discrimination is not condoned by the episode as a whole.
strong sex references
Classified Date:
10/10/2025
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
sex
There are comic references to the possibility that a woman has had sex with an animal; something she quickly denies.
additional issues
Bad language includes uses of 'bitch', 'bloody' and 'God'. There are scenes of satirical sexist and misogynist behavior as well as references to the historical murder of women. Moderate rude humour includes a reference to a man getting his penis stuck in a tree. References are made to characters accidentally ingesting magic mushrooms. A reference is made to public castrations.
strong sex references
Classified Date:
10/10/2025
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
sex
There is sight of male buttock nudity when a man thrusts against a tree. There are comic verbal references to sex, including role playing, adult movies and 'wet dreams'.
additional issues
People are seen hallucinating and acting 'high' after implied drug misuse. There is infrequent use of strong language ('f**k') and milder terms such as 'cock', 'shit' and 'Jesus'. A man makes a passing reference to suicide. There are scenes satirising discrimination in which characters express sexist views. There is a mild scene of emotional upset.
infrequent strong language, moderate sex references
Classified Date:
10/10/2025
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
language
There is infrequent use of strong language ('f**k'), as well as milder terms including 'shit', 'bastard', 'tits', 'balls' and 'God'.
sex
There are moderate sex references, including implied sexual activity and sight of a comically large sex toy. There are also references to fetish clubs and 'MILFs'.
additional issues
Characters express sexist and homophobic opinions including the derogatory term 'lezzer', although these are handled in a comedic manner and are clearly disapproved of. There is humour relating to urine and excrement. A reference is made to Jimmy Saville. Adults consume alcohol and appear to be drunk. There is a brief scene of mild violence involving an eel.
strong language
Classified Date:
10/10/2025
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
language
There is use of strong language ('f**k'), as well as milder terms including 'bollocks', 'bloody', 'shit', 'bastard' and 'God'.
additional issues
Comic verbal references are made to erections, masturbation and other sexual acts. There are references to sexism throughout the episode, handled in a comic manner.
very strong language
Classified Date:
10/10/2025
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
language
There is infrequent very strong language ('c**t') and strong language ('f**k'), as well as rude gestures and milder terms including 'dick'.
additional issues
There are instances of sexism, which are clearly disapproved of.
Director(s)n/a
Production year2023
Genre(s)Comedy
Approx. running minutes25m
CastBridget Christie, Monica Dolan, Tanya Moodie
Posters powered by IMDb
Classified date04/08/2023
LanguageEnglish