The reboot of the Jersey based detective show stars Damien Molony. 

We’ve been following the progress of the new Bergerac for a while. The original crime series, set on the Channel Island of Jersey, lived on BBC One across the 1980s.

Returning as a 6-part drama, following a single investigation, the rebooted show stars Damien Molony as the troubled police detective. And he’ll still be driving the same red 1947 Triumph Roadster that John Nettles did.

Here’s what we know about the new Bergerac:

Viewers first meet Jim Bergerac as a broken man, battling his demons and on leave after the death of his wife. But when a member of one of Jersey’s wealthiest families is murdered, Chief of Police Uma Dalal (Sasha Behar) wants their best detective on the case. Bergerac returns to work to help him become the formidable detective he once was, whilst also trying to prove to his daughter Kim (Sweetlove) and mother-in-law Charlie Hungerford (Wanamaker) that his life is back on track.

The Wakefield’s, led by patriarch and businessman Arthur (Glenister), are keeping their cards close to their chests, whilst a man from Bergerac’s past resurfaces to make a shocking accusation. Is Bergerac up to the job?

Now, broadcaster U have confirmed that the new series will air in February 2025 and dropped a first teaser…

Joining Molony, the series stars Zoë Wanamaker as Charlie Hungerford and Philip Glenister as Arthur Wakefield, It also introduces Chloé Sweetlove as Jim’s daughter, Kim.

The wider cast includes Pippa Haywood as Margaret Heaton, Robert Gilbert as Barney Crozier, Aidan McArdle as Pete Benedict, Timothy Renouf as Julien Wakefield, Stephen Wight as John Blakely, Ayesha Antoine as Chloe Havron, and Celine Arden as Kara.

The series comes from Toby Whithouse (Being Human), who writes alongside Brian Fillis, Catherine Tregenna and Polly Buckle. The directors are Colm McCarthy and Sean Spencer.

We’ll keep you posted on Bergerac. The show will air on U&DRAMA and stream for free on U.