Hit TV series to return to the BBC this summer after 35 years

Bergerac, the BBC police drama set in Jersey, is returning to UK screens after 35 years. The original run ran from 1981 to 1991 with nine series, and the 2025 revival on UKTV stars Damien Molony as DS Jim Bergerac, joined by Zoë Wanamaker, Robert Gilbert, Chloé Sweetlove, and Pippa Haywood. The reboot debuted on UKTV in 2025 and was renewed for a second series in April, earning positive viewer feedback and a 6.6/10 IMDb rating. Fans praised the darker tone and modern reinterpretation, noting nods to the classic series such as the Triumph car and Jersey scenery. BBC Drama later confirmed Series 1 would be on BBC iPlayer and BBC Two this summer.