Film

Obsession: The Beryl Burton Story

Director: Stuart Pollitt

A documentary exploring the life of British cyclist Beryl Burton, who won seven world championships and broke men's records while working on a Yorkshire rhubarb farm. Through archival footage, personal letters and interviews, the film examines her extraordinary achievements and the personal cost of her dedication, including her complex relationship with her daughter Denise, who followed her into competitive cycling.

Top cast

Denise Burton-Cole

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Maxine Peake

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Phil Liggett

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Sarah Storey

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Lizzie Deignan

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Alistair Brownlee

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Directed by

Stuart Pollitt

Produced by

Phill Smith