Obsession: The Beryl Burton Story

Obsession: The Beryl Burton Story

2026
1h 24m
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Overview

A documentary about Britain’s greatest athlete. Undefeated for 25 years, Leeds-born amateur cyclist Beryl Burton won seven World Championships, beat men’s records and transformed women’s sport; all while working on a Yorkshire rhubarb farm. Through unseen archive, letters and intimate interviews, the film explores the glory of her achievements and the cost of her obsession, particularly on her relationship with her daughter Denise, who followed her into competitive cycling.

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Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Restless Films
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Keywords

ambition biography sports documentary female athlete cycling cycling sport

Quick Facts

Release Date November 20, 2026
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt43212315
Website Visit Site

Cast

Denise Burton-Cole
Denise Burton-Cole

Self

Maxine Peake
Maxine Peake

Self

Phil Liggett
Phil Liggett

Self

Sarah Storey
Sarah Storey

Self

Lizzie Deignan
Lizzie Deignan

Self

Alistair Brownlee
Alistair Brownlee

Self

Key Crew

Stuart Pollitt
Director
Jeremy Wilson
Executive Producer
Phill Smith
Producer