Bergerac set to return courtesy of UKTV
Iconic, Jersey-set crime drama Bergerac is set for a revival, courtesy of UKTV Play and BlackLight TV.
The new iteration will comprise 6 x 60’ episodes, written by Toby Whithouse alongside Brian Fillis, Catherine Tregenna and Polly Buckle.
Filming will take place this summer with locations including the Channel Island of Jersey.
The re-imagining 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. However, the new series will see one murder mystery run across all six episodes, in place of a new storyline each episode.
Whithouse said: “It's a rare honour to bring back a show as beloved and iconic as Bergerac. Our mission was always to respect the show's history and legacy, while making it impactful and relevant for a modern-day audience. We'll be bringing back other beloved supporting characters, as well as introducing new friends and foes. Just like his predecessor, our Bergerac is complex, driven, brilliant and flawed.”
The executive producers for BlackLight TV are Ben Bickerton, Philip Trethowan and Whithouse. Brian Constantine is executive producer for Westward Studios. Helen Perry, head of drama, will be executive producer for UKTV.
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