Series · 1988–1988Ended

First Born

Name: First Born
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Released: 1988-10-30
Cast: Charles Dance, Julie Peasgood, Philip Madoc, Peter Elliott, Ralph Harvey

6.2·1 season·3 episodes·50 min avg.·United Kingdom

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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Oct 30, 1988

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

Part 2

Nov 6, 1988

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.

Part 3

Nov 13, 1988

Gordon has grown up, and is a fine young man doing brilliantly at his military academy. However, Edward fears for his future.