TV series
First Born
1988, English, on BBC One. Created by Ted Whitehead.
He created life... but can he live with the consequences?
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1988
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Latest episode
S1 E3: Part 3
Aired 13 November 1988
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Ted WhiteheadCreator
- Charles DanceEdward Forester · 3 ep
- Julie PeasgoodAnne Forester · 3 ep
- Philip MadocLancing · 3 ep
- Peter ElliottMary · 3 ep
- Ralph HarveyBrigadier · 3 ep
- Francesca BrillLucy · 2 ep
- Rosemary McHaleNancy Knott · 2 ep
- Rob DixonPriest · 2 ep
- Peter TilburyChris Knott · 1 ep
- Veronica CliffordNurse · 1 ep
- Susan BeresfordDoctor · 1 ep
- Roshan SethDr Graham · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 30 October 1988
- Last aired
- 13 November 1988
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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First Born: quick answers
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How many seasons of First Born are there?
First Born has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is First Born finished?
Yes. First Born ended in 1988, so you can watch the whole story.
Is First Born suitable for kids?
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What shows are like First Born?
If you liked First Born, try Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal, Debris, Battlestar Galactica.
Who created First Born?
First Born was created by Ted Whitehead and stars Charles Dance, Julie Peasgood, Philip Madoc.