Obsession: The Beryl Burton Story(2026)
Obsession: The Beryl Burton Story Synopsis
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.
Obsession: The Beryl Burton Story (2026) is a documentary film directed by Stuart Pollitt, released on November 20, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Denise Burton-Cole, Maxine Peake, Phil Liggett and Sarah Storey.
- Director:
- Stuart Pollitt
- Producers:
- Phill Smith
- Cinematographer:
- Phill Smith
- Production:
- Restless Films
- Status:
- Released
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Obsession: The Beryl Burton Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Denise Burton-Cole
Denise Burton-Cole
as Self
Maxine Peake
as Self
Phil Liggett
as Self
- Sarah Storey
Sarah Storey
as Self
- Lizzie Deignan
Lizzie Deignan
as Self
- Alistair Brownlee
Alistair Brownlee
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Stuart Pollitt, produced by Phill Smith.
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The main cast of Obsession: The Beryl Burton Story (2026) includes Denise Burton-Cole, Maxine Peake, Phil Liggett, Sarah Storey and Lizzie Deignan. The film was directed by Stuart Pollitt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Obsession: The Beryl Burton Story released?
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Obsession: The Beryl Burton Story was released on November 20, 2026 and runs for 1h 24m.
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