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Obsession: The Beryl Burton Story

2026-11-20 · 84 min · Not rated

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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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Directors
Stuart Pollitt
Production companies
Restless Films
Countries
United Kingdom
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Denise Burton-ColeSelf
Maxine PeakeMaxine PeakeSelf
Phil LiggettPhil LiggettSelf
Sarah StoreySelf
Lizzie DeignanSelf
Alistair BrownleeSelf

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