Yahoo News Everything we know about the Bergerac reboot
A Doctor Who writer is set to pen a remake of this classic crime drama
A Bergerac remake is currently in the works with Doctor Who scribe Toby Whithouse set to bring the classic crime drama once fronted by actor John Nettles back to the screen.
The original BBC One series ran for a decade between 1981 and 1991 and starred Nettles as the titular Jim Bergerac, a detective sergeant with a troubled past who finds himself working on the island of Jersey.
While still in the early stages of production, Whithouse’s Bergerac remake hopes to reintroduce the character to a new generation. Below you’ll find his official case file, including all the key information you might need — like the show’s release date, cast, plot details and more.
When will the Bergerac reboot be released?
The Bergerac reboot doesn’t have a release date yet. However, we do know that it'll be ready at some point in 2025 and we can find it on the free channel U&DRAMA — formerly known as UKTV Play and Drama — and free streaming service U.
What will happen in the Bergerac reboot?
As per the show’s official synopsis, the all-new Bergerac will introduce audiences to “Jim Bergerac as a broken man, grappling with grief and alcoholism following his wife’s recent death,” teases the official synopsis.
“His mother-in-law, Charlie, is concerned Jim isn’t putting his daughter Kim first and, when a woman from a wealthy Jersey family is murdered, Jim must fight through his personal struggles to become the formidable investigator he once was.
“With a troublesome convict resurfacing from his past, Bergerac is required to call on his sharp investigative instincts and past successes to navigate the intricate family dynamics, and watchful eyes of the police force, in order to solve the case.”
The reboot will be written by Doctor Who screenwriter Whithouse and will tell one single mystery that’s said to be “character-led” instead of a different case each episode like in previous iterations which starred Nettles.
Elsewhere, the show promises to see Bergerac “thrown into a knotty, high-stakes police investigation and challenged to his very core.”
This last part links nicely to the Nettles’ original portrayal of the character who was a recovering alcoholic with a several injured leg that was still healing and causing him pain.
Commenting on the reboot, Whithouse said: “It’s a rare honour to bring back a show as beloved and iconic as Bergerac. Our mission was always to respect the show’s history and legacy, while making it impactful and relevant for a modern-day audience."
Who is in the cast?
The Split star Damien Moloney will play Bergerac, with My Family star Zoë Wanamaker playing his mother-in-law Charlie and Life on Mars’ Philip Glenister also set to star.
The show's first six-episode series will also feature appearances from Sasha Behar of Coronation Street fame, Green Wing’s Pippa Haywood, Killing Eve star Robert Gilbert, Bridgerton’s Celine Arden and Timothy Renouf.
Meanwhile, Whithouse has teased the return of some familiar characters. “We’ll be bringing back other beloved supporting characters, as well as introducing new friends and foes,” revealed the writer. “Just like his predecessor, our Bergerac is complex, driven, brilliant and flawed.”
The Bergerac reboot is coming soon to U&DRAMA and U
