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Born to Run (1997)

TV Series ★ 9.0 52 min

Byron Flitch is not enjoying his anniversary party. Instead of making him a partner in their classic car business, his father Burke has demanded he work harder. His mistress Judith could arrive to gate crash the celebrations at any moment and to top things off midway through the line 'I'm going to live forever' from his karaoke Fame rendition, Burke keels over with a heart attack. Amidst this chaos, Burke's wife Lili sees a chance to make her escape and ducks out of the party to leave for an impromptu holiday in Tenerife. When she returns, she is a changed woman and intent on taking up marathon running. With Burke critically ill and Lili off guard, the rest of the family squabble for control of the business.

Debbie Horsfield Creator Jean Stewart Director Debbie Horsfield Writer

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Released
May 25, 1997
Runtime
52 min
IMDb
tt0118272
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Studio
BBC

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Frequently asked questions

What is Born to Run about?
Byron Flitch is not enjoying his anniversary party. Instead of making him a partner in their classic car business, his father Burke has demanded he work harder. His mistress Judith could arrive to gate crash the celebrations at any moment and to top things off midway through the line 'I'm going to live forever' from his karaoke Fame rendition, Burke keels over with a heart attack. Amidst this chaos, Burke's wife Lili sees a chance to make her escape and ducks out of the party to leave for an impromptu holiday in Tenerife. When she returns, she is a changed woman and intent on taking up marathon running. With Burke critically ill and Lili off guard, the rest of the family squabble for control of the business.
Who created Born to Run?
Born to Run was created by Debbie Horsfield, Jean Stewart.
Who stars in Born to Run?
Born to Run stars Keith Allen, Billie Whitelaw, Terence Rigby, Kieran O'Brien.
When was Born to Run released?
Born to Run is a 1997 drama series.
Where can I watch Born to Run?
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