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First Born (1988)

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

1 season3 episodes150 min per episode★ 7.2 · 337 votes

• Drama
• Sci-Fi

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.

First aired

October 30, 1988

Last episode

November 13, 1988

Network

BBC One

Country of origin

United Kingdom