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Obsession: The Beryl Burton Story (2026)

Directed by Stuart Pollitt

Documentary · 1h 24m

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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Cast

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Denise Burton-Cole Self Maxine Peake Self Phil Liggett Self
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Sarah Storey Self
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Lizzie Deignan Self
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Alistair Brownlee Self

Crew

Director
Stuart Pollitt
Director of Photography
Phill Smith
Editor
Phill Smith
Producer
Phill Smith

Details

Release date
2026-11-20
Runtime
1h 24m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EN
Countries
United Kingdom
Production
Restless Films