July 8th 2024.
After 33 long years of waiting, the highly-anticipated cast for the Bergerac reboot has finally been announced. Fans of the beloved 1980s detective drama can now rejoice as they look forward to its return. The streaming service UKTV has officially confirmed that Bergerac will be making a comeback, more than three decades after its original run.
For those unfamiliar, Bergerac is a crime drama set in Jersey that follows the story of Jim Bergerac, played by John Nettles. The series ran for 10 years, from 1981 to 1991, and was a huge success. Jim is initially a detective sergeant in Le Bureau des Étrangers within the States of Jersey Police, but later becomes a private investigator.
The lead role of Jim Bergerac will now be played by Irish actor Damien Molony, known for his roles in Brassic and The Split. In an interview, he expressed his excitement and acknowledged the big shoes he has to fill after John Nettles' iconic portrayal of the character. Alongside Damien, the show will also star Zoe Wanamaker as Jim's mother-in-law Charlie Hungerford and Philip Glenister as Arthur Wakefield.
In contrast to the original series, the reboot will have a different format. Instead of a new mystery every episode, the six-part series will have one overarching mystery that will span across all episodes. Viewers will also get to see a more vulnerable side of Jim, as he grapples with grief and alcoholism following his wife's death. His mother-in-law, Charlie, is concerned about his well-being and pushes him to prioritize his daughter Kim. But when a wealthy woman is murdered, Jim must put aside his personal struggles and use his investigative skills to solve the case.
The series will be written by a team of talented writers, including Doctor Who's Toby Whithouse. Filming is scheduled to begin this month in locations in Jersey and the UK. Visit Jersey's chief executive Tricia Warwick expressed excitement over the modern re-imagining of Bergerac, saying it is a great opportunity to celebrate the show's legacy while attracting a new generation of fans.
Despite the success of the original series, there were doubts about a reboot, especially with the absence of John Nettles. However, the 80-year-old actor has given his blessing for the new series and even revealed that he was offered a cameo role but turned it down due to his age.
The Bergerac reboot is set to air in 2025 on free-to-air channel U&Drama and free streaming service U. Fans can't wait to see the iconic detective back in action, and hopefully, it will live up to the legacy of the original series.
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