First Born

6.0 Oct 1988 1 Season 3 Episodes

Ended

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 Ted Whitehead

BBC

🇬🇧 United Kingdom · English

Cast

Charles Dance

Philip Madoc

Julie Peasgood

Anne Forester

Peter Elliott

Mary

Ralph Harvey

Brigadier

Key Crew

Philip Saville

Director

Maureen Duffy

Novel

Gwenda Bagshaw

Script Editor

Ted Whitehead

Writer

Sally Head

Producer

David Feig

Director of Photography

Ian Farr

Editor

Hans Zimmer

Original Music Composer

John Hooper

Sound

Part 1

Genetic scientist Edward Forester successfully produces a hybrid primate human, but he is soon ordered to kill his own creation.

Oct 30, 1988 50m

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.

Nov 6, 1988 50m

Part 3

Gordon has grown up, and is a fine young man doing brilliantly at his military academy. However, Edward fears for his future.

Nov 13, 1988 50m

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