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First Born

First Born

He created life... but can he live with the consequences?

19886.01 Season3 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Edward Forester is a genetic researcher, intent on breeding primate hybrids. But his experiments take a strange turn when he succeeds in breeding a human/gorilla hybrid. He hides the results of the experiment, adopting the child, and helps Gor to speak and blend into society. But Gor can't help being what he is, and tragedy and revelations are the ultimate result.

Created by Maureen Duffy
Written by Maureen Duffy, Gwenda Bagshaw
Produced by Sally Head
NetworksBBC One

Top Cast

Charles Dance

Charles Dance

Edward Forester

Julie Peasgood

Julie Peasgood

Anne Forester

Philip Madoc

Philip Madoc

Lancing

Peter Elliott

Peter Elliott

Mary

R

Ralph Harvey

Brigadier

Themes & Keywords

gorillahybridminiseriesscientist

About First Born

First Born is a sci-fi & fantasy, drama series that first aired in 1988 exploring themes of gorilla, hybrid, miniseries, scientist. Created by Maureen Duffy, it stars Charles Dance, Julie Peasgood, Philip Madoc. Edward Forester is a genetic researcher, intent on breeding primate hybrids. But his experiments take a strange turn when he succeeds in breeding a human/gorilla hybrid. He hides the results of the experiment, adopting the child, and helps Gor to speak and blend into society. But Gor can't help being what he is, and tragedy and revelations are the ultimate result.

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