{"id":606657,"date":"2026-05-27T13:35:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T13:35:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/606657\/"},"modified":"2026-05-27T13:35:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T13:35:12","slug":"bbc-bergerac-reboot-to-air-this-summer-35-years-after-original-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/606657\/","title":{"rendered":"BBC Bergerac reboot to air this summer 35 years after original series"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bergerac_(2025_TV_series)?ref=ed_direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bergerac<\/a> was a police drama series set in Jersey, starring John Nettles as DS Jim Bergerac, which ran for nine series on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glasgowtimes.co.uk\/topics\/bbc\/?ref=au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">BBC<\/a> from 1981 to 1991.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  The series returned in 2025 on <a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.uktv.co.uk\/?ref=ed_direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UKTV<\/a> with a new reboot series featuring Damien Molony in the lead role.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  The reboot also stars Zo\u00eb Wanamaker (as Charlie Hungerford), Robert Gilbert (Barney Crozier), Chlo\u00e9 Sweetlove (Kim Bergerac), and Pippa Haywood (Margaret Heaton).\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  The Bergerac reboot returned for a second series in April.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  The new series has received positive reviews from viewers, with a score of 6.6 stars (out of 10) on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/?ref=ed_direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">IMDb<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  One fan, commenting after the first series, said: &#8220;I have fond memories of the original with the gorgeous John Nettles (before he moved to Midsomer), so there is always a bit of anxiety regarding a remake.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;However, this Bergerac, with the mesmerising Damien Moloney is a different deal altogether. The general feel is much darker and less of a glossy travelogue for Jersey.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;Making Charlie into mother in law instead of father in law also works well and gives an interesting layered relationship.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;Philip Glenister is, as always, terrific, he exudes menace in a solid performance, showing the dark side of the super rich and the corruption they take for granted. (Then again, I have never seen a bad performance from him!)\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;Have just binged this and can&#8217;t wait for the next season!&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Another added: &#8220;Those expecting the &#8220;old&#8221; Bergerac will likely be disappointed. Gone is the pleasant John Nettles persona replaced by a darker, more troubled characterisation of the titular character, by the excellent, Damien Molony.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;There are neat nods to the original series &#8211; the classic Triumph car, the wonderful Jersey scenery and the troubled detective and several other (reinvented) characters.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;A strong supporting and guest cast, including Zoe Wanamaker, Philip Glenister and Pippa Haywood, adds wonderfully to a narrative full of intriguing plot twists.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p>  Bergerac to return to the BBC after 35 years<\/p>\n<p>\n  The first two series of the Bergerac reboot are currently streaming on U&amp;Drama.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  But after 35 years, Bergerac is set to return to the BBC this summer, Alex Jones revealed on The One Show last week while speaking with Molony.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  BBC Drama confirmed series one of Bergerac would be &#8220;available on BBC iPlayer and BBC Two this summer&#8221;.\n<\/p>\n<p>  Where to watch original episodes of Bergerac<\/p>\n<p>\n  Episodes from the original Bergerac series air occasionally on U&amp;Drama and can be found on the U streaming service.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Are you a fan of the new Bergerac reboot? 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