Second series of Bergerac confirmed for 2026
UKTVThe re-imagined 1980s detective drama Bergerac, set in Jersey, has been commissioned for a second series in 2026, UKTV has confirmed.
Damien Molony, the show's lead actor, said: "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."
Visit Jersey chief executive Tricia Warwick said: "We are delighted that Bergerac will be returning to Jersey to film the second series this summer."
She added: "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."
Zoë Wanamaker has been confirmed to return as Charlie Hungerford and Robert Gilbert as Barney Crozier.
A UKTV spokesperson said further cast news would be confirmed in the coming months.
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 second series of the reboot will see Molony's Bergerac meet a new love interest but before his relationship has time to blossom, he is pulled back into his next big case.
A groom at a wedding reception on the island is found murdered in his hotel room, the wedding party comes under intense suspicion and scrutiny.
The second series will be written by Toby Whithouse, alongside Ashley Sanders, Emilie Robson and Faebian Averies.
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