Bergerac will return to Jersey for second series

Damien Molony is returning to Jersey as Bergerac. UKTV announces teases what the TV detective will do next.

UKTV has announced that the re-boot of the 80s detective show will return for a second series, following 'overwhelming success'.

The first series has become the second highest rated programme on U&DRAMA ever. 

We are told that the second series will see Jim Bergerac (Molony) beginning to put his life back together, while his mother-in-law Charlie Hungerford - played again by Zoë Wanamaker - has a new man in her life.

Bergerac will be dating, and he meets and connects with a visitor to Jersey, Nicola.

During filming of the first series, lead actor Damien Molony bought his family to Jersey and they 'absolutely loved it.'

In the announcement, Damien says he is looking forward to reprising his role:

“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.”

Jersey as a location has been praised by directors, producers and cast in the national media. 

The six-part U&Original series is produced in collaboration with Jersey-based Westward Studios and with support from Visit Jersey.  

The first series re-boot first aired in late February. Cineworld hosted the Jersey premiere.

WATCH: Meet the stars at the Bergerac premiere

The government invested £1.2m, hoping it will bring more visitors to the island.  

Jersey's landscapes were praised by cast and writers alike as a location, with actors agreeing that the island 'feels like a character in itself.' 

The RadioTimes noted: "The island setting is windswept as much as it’s sun-soaked. Expect plentiful shots of characters gazing broodingly out to sea."

Lead actor Damien Molony told BBC's The One Show:

"The natural beauty of Jersey is mind-blowing..."

"The weather is incredible, you've got beautiful beaches...tiny little harbours, old castles.. it's amazing.  I can't believe more things aren't filmed in Jersey."

Tricia Warwick, chief executive of Visit Jersey, says she is delighted the cameras will be back in the island this summer.

" The first series has significantly raised Jersey’s profile as a must-visit destination, and we are excited to see even more of our island’s stunning landscapes and unique locations featured in series two.

"The iconic connection between Bergerac and Jersey has long been cherished, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with UKTV, Banijay UK, and BlackLight TV to showcase the unique charm of both Jersey and Bergerac to audiences around the world."

Bergerac is based on the original series created by Robert Banks Stewart, starring John Nettles, which ran for nine series on the BBC between 1981 and 1991.

The new season will air in 2026.