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First Born

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

6.0
1 season
3 episodes
Ended
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Drama

Plot Summary

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 Aired:October 30, 1988
Last Aired:November 13, 1988
Episode Runtime:Unknown
Networks:
BBC One
Created By:
Ted Whitehead

Cast & Characters

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Seasons (1)

Miniseries

Miniseries

3 episodes

Aired: 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.

Production

BBC