BBC Studios’ broadcaster UKTV has recommissioned Bergerac, the reworking of the 1980s series, about a Jersey-based policeman.
The critically acclaimed drama, starring Damien Molony, will return to the free streaming service U, and U&Drama next year in a new six-part series.
The first series of Bergerac, which launched on 27 February on U and U&Drama, has become the second highest rating programme on U&Drama ever, with record numbers of 1.8million consolidated viewers tuning in. The launch contributed to a record-breaking performance on U, helping to achieve the best week ever for the platform. This follows the success of The Marlow Murder Club as the top U&Original drama to launch on the free streaming service in 2025.
Helen Perry, Head of Drama Commissioning, UKTV, said, “I am so delighted we’re retuning to Jersey for a second series of Bergerac. Viewers loved the first series, so we’re thrilled to be taking them back to the beautiful island of Jersey for another thrilling investigation that’s even more twisty than the first.”
Unlike the original hit from the 80s, the new Bergerac sees one character-led murder mystery run across all six episodes, in place of a new storyline each episode.
