Episodes

1. Episode 1

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

2. Episode 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.

3. Episode 3

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

Overview

First Born is a British television serial produced by the BBC in 1988. Charles Dance starred as genetic researcher Edward Forester, whose work leads him to create a man-gorilla hybrid, using sperm from an unknown sperm donor and cells taken from a female gorilla.

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Cast

Charles Dance

Philip Madoc

Julie Peasgood