A Change of Sex

Synopsis

Groundbreaking BBC series that follows transgender activist Julia Grant from her first year living as a woman to her experience of gender reassignment surgery and beyond.

First Air Date: 1980-10-15

Last Air Date: 1999-08-10

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 5

Networks: BBC Two

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Top Cast

Julia Grant as Self

Seasons

Season 1 (1980)

Focuses on Julia Grant's journey with a unique and intimate look into her life, following her transition as a 24-year-old working in catering.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: George - The Big Decision (1980-10-15)

The first part of the ground-breaking BBC series that follows transgender activist Julia Grant through her transition.
Ep. 2: Julia - The First Year (1980-10-16)

It's 1979 and Julia's first year living as a woman, before the NHS psychiatrist in charge of her case makes a decision on whether to allow gender reassignment surgery.
Ep. 3: Julia - My Body, My Choice (1980-10-17)

In 1980, Julia Grant's attempt to obtain permission for gender reassignment surgery stalls after a year of seeing the NHS psychiatrist who can sanction the operation. She determines to seek help elsewhere.
Ep. 4: The Untold Story (1994-08-18)

It is now 1994, and the years since Julia Grant's gender reassignment surgery have been full of surprises and problems.
Ep. 5: Julia Gets Her Man (1999-08-10)

It is 1998, and the problems of the years following Julia Grant's transition finally seem over. Julia is living in a new city with a new job and her confidence has grown, with love in the air.