Obsession: The Beryl Burton Story…

is a deeply personal documentary about Britain’s greatest athlete. It will be screening in cinemas across the UK in February, 2027.

Undefeated for 25 years, 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.

Rooted in the Yorkshire landscape, the film examines ambition, sacrifice, sexism and legacy to discover the real cost of being the best in the world.

The producers have worked with Beryl’s daughter Denise and Jeremy Wilson, author of the award-winning book Beryl: In Search of Britain’s Greatest Athlete, to make the film.