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First Born

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

Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama

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.

Oct 30, 19881 seasons3 episodesEndedEN

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Charles Dance

Edward Forester

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Julie Peasgood

Anne Forester

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Philip Madoc

Lancing

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Peter Elliott

Mary

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Seasons

Miniseries

3 episodes

Premiered Oct 30, 1988

Episodes

1–3 of 3

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Ep 1

Part 1

Oct 30, 1988

50m

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

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Ep 2

Part 2

Nov 6, 1988

50m

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.

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Ep 3