TV series

First Born

Name: First Born
Released: 1988
Cast: Charles Dance, Julie Peasgood, Philip Madoc, Peter Elliott, Ralph Harvey

1988· 1 season★ 6.2Ended

On BBC One — From BBC

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

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Synopsis

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.

Themes

gorilla based on novel or book hybrid miniseries scientist human animal hybrid

Episodes

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E1 Part 1Next upOct 30, 1988 · 50 min
Synopsis
Genetic scientist Edward Forester successfully produces a hybrid primate human, but he is soon ordered to kill his own creation.
Guest stars: Francesca Brill (Lucy), Rosemary McHale (Nancy Knott), Peter Tilbury (Chris Knott), Veronica Clifford (Nurse), Susan Beresford (Doctor), Rob Dixon (Priest)
E2 Part 2Nov 6, 1988 · 50 min
Synopsis
Edward has saved Gordon, but what should he do with him now? He has no choice but to turn to the man who supplies animals to the institute, who could find Gordon a home.
Guest stars: Francesca Brill (Lucy), Rob Dixon (Priest), Roshan Seth (Dr Graham), Niven Boyd (Jessop), Sharon Duce (Emily Jessop), Beth Pearce (Young Nell), Peter Wiggins (Young Gor), Nina Zuckerman (Gerry)
E3 Part 3Nov 13, 1988 · 50 min
Synopsis
Gordon has grown up, and is a fine young man doing brilliantly at his military academy. However, Edward fears for his future.
Guest stars: Rosemary McHale (Nancy Knott), James Foster (Gor), Gabrielle Anwar (Nell Forester), Ralph Michael (Old Priest), Martin Townsend (Priest), Michael Brogan (NCO), Luke Branagan (Army PT Instructor (uncredited))