A Change of Sex

Oct 15, 1980

The first part of the ground-breaking BBC series that follows transgender activist Julia Grant through her transition.

Oct 16, 1980

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.

Oct 17, 1980

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.

Aug 18, 1994

It is now 1994, and the years since Julia Grant's gender reassignment surgery have been full of surprises and problems.

Aug 10, 1999

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.