A modern reimagining of the classic BBC crime-drama Bergerac will start airing soon, with Damien Molony starring as the famous detective.

Set in Jersey, the original series starred John Nettles as Detective Sergeant Jim Bergerac and ran for 10 years from 1981 to 1991.

Unlike the original, which followed a case-of-the-week format, this new series revolves around one investigation across six episodes.

The series will start with Bergerac returning to work after a period of compassionate leave after the death of his wife.

However, he's using drink to cope, which has caused a rift between him and his daughter.

A synopsis reported by the Radio Times reads: "When a member of one of Jersey's wealthiest families is murdered, Chief of Police Uma Dalal 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 and mother-in-law Charlie Hungerford that his life is back on track.

"The Wakefields, led by patriarch and businessman Arthur, are keeping their cards close to their chests, whilst a man from Bergerac’s past resurfaces to make a shocking accusation."

Speaking with the Radio Times, Molony discussed how he had met original Bergerac actor John Nettles and was given his blessing for a new version of the role.

He shared: "I had lunch with him last week and he was just so lovely, and he said so many nice things about the first episode too.

"He finished our lunch saying, 'Bergerac has been so good to me and my career, and I really hope it does the same for you', which I just thought was a really lovely sentiment, and it just goes to show how much of a good guy he is."

The cast of Bergerac at the show's premiereThe cast of Bergerac at the show's premiere (Image: UKTV)

Bergerac reboot full cast list

  • Damien Molony as Jim Bergerac
  • Zoë Wanamaker as Charlie Hungerford
  • Chloé Sweetlove as Kim Bergerac
  • Philip Glenister as Arthur Wakefield
  • 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

  • Celine Arden as Kara Malloy
  • Sasha Behar as Uma Dalal
  • Luke Nunn as Simon Calvert
  • Mark Cameron as Tim Bruce
  • Diana Vassalo as Mia Alves

When will the Bergerac reboot be on TV?

The first episode of the Bergerac reboot will air at 9pm on Thursday, February 27 on the U&Drama channel.

This can be found as channel number 20 on Freeview, channel 143 on Sky and channel 130 on Virgin Media.

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The remaining five episodes will air in the same timeslot on U&Drama on Thursdays.

Alternatively, the whole series will be available as a box set on the free streaming service, U from February 27.

Where can you watch original episodes of Bergerac?

Episodes from the original Bergerac series air occasionally on U&Drama and can be found on the U streaming service.