First Born (1988)
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.
First Air Date: 1988-10-30
Last Air Date: 1988-11-13
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 3
Created By: Ted Whitehead
Networks: BBC One
Top Cast
- Charles Dance as Edward Forester
- Julie Peasgood as Anne Forester
- Philip Madoc as Lancing
- Peter Elliott as Mary
- Ralph Harvey as Brigadier
- Francesca Brill as Lucy
- Rosemary McHale as Nancy Knott
- Rob Dixon as Priest
- Peter Tilbury as Chris Knott
- Veronica Clifford as Nurse
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None (1988)
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.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Part 1
Genetic scientist Edward Forester successfully produces a hybrid primate human, but he is soon ordered to kill his own creation.
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Ep. 2: Part 2
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.
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Ep. 3: Part 3
Gordon has grown up, and is a fine young man doing brilliantly at his military academy. However, Edward fears for his future.
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