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.
DirectorJohn Prowse
CreatorsAnna Home, Peter Dickinson
The Noise
Jan 6, 1975
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.
The Bad Wires
Jan 13, 1975
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.
The Devil's Children
Jan 20, 1975
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".
Hostages!
Jan 27, 1975
Robbers have entered the village and taken all of the children hostage.
Witchcraft!
Feb 3, 1975
Nicky sets of in search of her aunt, while the farm is visited by a witch finder.
A Pile of Stones
Feb 10, 1975
Nicky has been found guilty of witchcraft and is to be stoned to death in the morning.
Heartsease
Feb 17, 1975
The witch-finder and the villagers set off in pursuit of Nicky and Jonathan.
Lightning!
Feb 24, 1975
Nicky and Jonathon try to escape to sea but their boat is struck by lightning.
The Quarry
Mar 3, 1975
Nicky and Jonathon set off to investigate a mysterious power source on the other side of the mountains.
The Cavern
Mar 10, 1975
Nicky and Jonathon enter a cavern and uncover the cause of the unbalancing of the world.
