U&Drama on the case with reimagined Bergerac

TRAILER: Damien Molony takes up the iconic role of Bergerac in U&Drama’s reimagining of the classic detective series, which will debut in February.

Jim Bergerac is 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 (Chloé Sweetlove) and mother-in-law Charlie Hungerford (Zoë Wanamaker) that his life is back on track.

The Wakefield’s, led by patriarch and businessman Arthur (Philip 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?

Further cast include 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 modern re-imagining of Bergerac aims to honour the iconic drama created by Robert Banks Stewart, which starred John Nettles and ran for nine seasons on the BBC between 1981 and 1991. Unlike the original hit from the 80s, the new series sees one character-led murder mystery run across all six episodes, in place of a new storyline each episode.

It is written by Toby Whithouse (The Red King), alongside Brian Fillis (Trust), Catherine Tregenna (The One That Got Away) and Polly Buckle (Love Rat) and directed by Colm McCarthy (The Bastard Son & the Devil Himself)and Sean Spencer (The Lazarus Project).

The six-part series is produced by BlackLight TV, Jersey-based Westward Studios and supported by Visit Jersey. Banijay Rights will handle international distribution for the series.

Bergerac will be available on U and U&DRAMA in February.

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