BBC Bergerac reboot getting a series 2 - here's when
The series, which was released in February on the U&Drama channel and stars Damien Molony, follows Bergerac returning to work after a period of compassionate leave following the death of his wife.
Now, it has been confirmed that the popular show is returning for a series 2.
BBC Bergerac reboot getting a series 2
UKTV has announced today, April 30, that the re-imagined series of Bergerac will return for a second series following the "overwhelming success of the recent launch".
It said: "The first series of Bergerac, which launched on February 27 on U and U&DRAMA, has become the second highest rating programme on U&DRAMA ever, with record numbers of 1.8 million consolidated viewers tuning in.
"The launch contributed to a record-breaking performance on U, helping to achieve the best week ever for the platform."
On the show's return for a second series, Molony, who stars at the titular character, said: 'I'm so excited to be returning for a second series and to be heading back to the beautiful island of Jersey. Bringing this iconic role back has been an incredible experience.
"My predecessor had solved six crimes in the time it's taken for me to solve one, so I have a bit of catching up to do. I can't wait to explore the character of Jim Bergerac further and see what case we crack next.'
Speaking with the Radio Times, previously discussed how he had met original Bergerac actor John Nettles and was given his blessing for a new version of the role.
When is the Bergerac reboot returning for series 2?
The rebooted series of Bergerac will be returning for another six-episode run and it set to air in 2026.
UKTV said the second series will see Jim Bergerac "starting to put his life back together, while his mother-in-law Charlie Hungerford has a new man in her life".
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They continued: "Jim's even tentatively dating, with his daughter's encouragement, although it's a big step for him. But then he meets Nicola, a visitor to Jersey, and they connect. Could this be the start of something for Jim?
"However, before the relationship even has time to blossom, Jim is pulled back into his next big case.
"When the groom at a wedding reception on the island is found murdered in his hotel room, the wedding party comes under intense suspicion and scrutiny.
"Jim will have to decipher the victim's cryptic last words from his speech if he is ever going to bring the killer to justice.
"And when Jim starts to unravel old secrets, more skeletons come to light, making this his most intricate case yet."
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How to watch the original and rebooted series of Bergerac
Bergerac is available to stream for free on the streaming service U.
Episodes from the original Bergerac series air occasionally on U&Drama and can also be found on the U streaming service.
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