A first look at Damien Molony as Jim Bergerac in the modern re-imagining has been released!
Today, U&Drama has released a first look at Damien Molony in the lead role of Jim Bergerac in the channel's reimagining of the classic series ahead of its release in early 2025.
Written by Toby Whithouse, Bergerac is based on the original series created by Robert Banks Stewart, which starred John Nettles and ran for nine series on the BBC between 1981 and 1991.
The modern re-imagining will honour the iconic detective drama, but with a contemporary twist. Unlike the original hit from the 80s, the new series will see one character-led murder mystery run across all six episodes, in place of a new storyline each episode.
When we first meet Jim Bergerac, he's a broken man, grappling with grief and alcoholism following his wife’s recent death. His mother-in-law, Charlie, played by Zoë Wanamaker, 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.
Starring alongside Damien Molony and Zoë Wanamaker will be Philip Glenister as Arthur Wakefield, Pippa Haywood as Margaret Heaton, Robert Gilbert as Barney Crozier, Sasha Behar as Uma Dalal, Timothy Renouf as Julien Wakefield and Celine Arden as Kara.
The six-part drama is being produced by BlackLight TV, part of Banijay UK as well as Jersey-based Westward Studios and supported by Visit Jersey. writer Toby Whithouse will also be joined by Brian Fillis, Catherine Tregenna and Polly Buckle.
Bergerac is executive produced by Ben Bickerton, Philip Trethowan and Toby Whithouse for BlackLight TV, Brian Constantine for Westward Studios and UKTV's Head of Drama, Helen Perry. Directed by Colm McCarthy and Sean Spencer, the series will be produced by Clare Alan.
Bergerac will air on U and U&Drama early 2025
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