COLLECTION · Series · 1988

First Born

Name: First Born
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Rating: 6.3

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.

Source: TMDB

* 6.3 (4)DramaFantasyScience FictionUnited Kingdom

Creators

Ted Whitehead

Countries

United Kingdom

Studios

BBC One · BBC

Release

30/10/1988

Score

6.3 / 10 (4)

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Seasons and episodes

Miniseries

3 episodes · 1988

Episode 1. Part 1

1988-10-30 · 50 min

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

Episode 2. Part 2

1988-11-06 · 50 min

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.

Episode 3. Part 3

1988-11-13 · 50 min

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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