Series synopsis
First Born is a British sci-fi & fantasy drama television series that premiered on BBC One on October 30, 1988. It ended on November 13, 1988. It was created by Ted Whitehead. It stars Charles Dance, Julie Peasgood, Philip Madoc and Peter Elliott.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: He created life... but can he live with the consequences?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Charles Dance as Edward Forester
- Julie Peasgood as Anne Forester
- Philip Madoc as Lancing
- Peter Elliott as Mary
- Ralph Harvey as Brigadier
Guest cast
- Francesca Brill as Lucy
- Rosemary McHale as Nancy Knott
- Peter Tilbury as Chris Knott
- Veronica Clifford as Nurse
- Susan Beresford as Doctor
- Rob Dixon as Priest
- Roshan Seth as Dr Graham
- Niven Boyd as Jessop
- Sharon Duce as Emily Jessop
- Beth Pearce as Young Nell
- Peter Wiggins as Young Gor
- Nina Zuckerman as Gerry
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | October 30, 1988 | November 13, 1988 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part 1 Genetic scientist Edward Forester successfully produces a hybrid primate human, but he is soon ordered to kill his own creation. |
October 30, 1988 |
| 2 |
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. |
November 6, 1988 |
| 3 |
Part 3 Gordon has grown up, and is a fine young man doing brilliantly at his military academy. However, Edward fears for his future. |
November 13, 1988 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 30, 1988 |
| Last aired | November 13, 1988 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:05:00 |