TV series · 1988
First Born
“He created life... but can he live with the consequences?”
First aired 30 October 1988 Sci-Fi & Fantasy / Drama TMDB ↗
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.
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Philip Madoc
as Lancing
Charles Dance
as Edward Forester
Julie Peasgood
as Anne Forester
Peter Elliott
as Mary
Ralph Harvey
as Brigadier
Everyone else (11) ↓
Ralph Michael
as Old Priest
Roshan Seth
as Dr Graham
Rosemary McHale
as Nancy Knott
Veronica Clifford
as Nurse
Peter Tilbury
as Chris Knott
Susan Beresford
as Doctor
Sharon Duce
as Emily Jessop
Niven Boyd
as Jessop
Francesca Brill
as Lucy
Rob Dixon
as Priest
Beth Pearce
as Young Nell