Damien Moloney as Jim Bergerac
As filming wraps on the highly anticipated second series of Bergerac(6x60’), UKTV today unveils a selection of first look images showcasing a glimpse of the Jersey locations and the new cast members joining the original ensemble. Following its record-breaking debut earlier this year, the hit U&Original drama, produced by BlackLight TV, part of Banijay UK, in collaboration with Jersey-based Westward Studios and with support from Visit Jersey, is set to make a triumphant return to U and U&DRAMA in 2026.
Damien Molony (The Split, Brassic, Crashing) returns as the complex Jim Bergerac - a brilliant detective grappling with life as a recovering alcoholic and widower. He is joined once again by Zoë Wanamaker (My Family, Shadow and Bone, Black Ops) as Charlie Hungerford, Robert Gilbert (Big Boys, Killing Eve) as Barney Crozier, and Chloé Sweetlove (The Crow Girl, My Husband's Double Life) as Kim Bergerac.
(Top L - Bottom R) Zoë Wanamaker as Charlie Hungerford, Adrian Edmondson as Nigel, Chloé Sweetlove as Kim Bergerac, Robert Gilbert as Barney Crozier, Camilla Beeput as Nicola and Sasha Behar as Uma Dalal
New cast members include Adrian Edmondson (Rain Dogs, A Spy Among Friends) as Nigel, a charming new presence in Charlie’s life, and Lesley Sharp (Red Eye, Before We Die) as Monica, mother to Michael played by Turlough Convery (Sanditon, Killing Eve) and Nicola played by Camilla Beeput (The Tower, Hijack).
(Top R - Bottom L) Damien Molony as Jim Bergerac, Turlough Convery as Michael, Lesley Sharp as Monica, Camilla Beeput as Nicola, Chloé Sweetlove as Kim Bergerac and Charles Dale as Ian
Series two will see Jim Bergerac (Molony) starting to put his life back together, while his mother-in-law Charlie Hungerford (Wanamaker) has a new man in her life. Jim’s even tentatively dating, with Kim’s (Sweetlove) encouragement, although it’s a big step for him. But then he meets Nicola (Beeput), a visitor to Jersey, and they connect. Could this be the start of something for Jim?
However, before the relationship even has time to blossom, Jim is pulled back into his next big case. When the groom at a wedding reception on the island is found murdered in his hotel room, the wedding party comes under intense suspicion and scrutiny. Jim will have to decipher the victim’s cryptic last words from his speech if he is ever going to bring the killer to justice. And when Jim starts to unravel old secrets, more skeletons come to light, making this his most intricate case yet.
Written by Toby Whithouse (The Red King, Being Human), alongside Ashley Sanders, Emilie Robson, Faebian Averies and Brian Fillis, the series continues to reimagine the iconic 80s detective drama with a contemporary, character-led mystery that unfolds across all six episodes.
Bergerac has been commissioned by Helen Perry, head of drama commissioning, and ordered by Emma Tibbetts, director of programming, scripted and Hilary Rosen, director of commissioning for UKTV. Executive producers for BlackLight TV (part of Banijay UK) are Ben Bickerton, Philip Trethowan and Toby Whithouse. Brian Constantine and James Ahier are executive producers for Westward Studios and Helen Perry will be executive producer for UKTV.
Banijay Rights will handle international distribution for the series, with Simon Cox, EVP Content & Acquisitions, also as executive producer.
Bergerac will return to U and U&DRAMA in 2026. Stream all episodes of the previous series for free on .
For more information, please contact:
Kelly Phelps, Publicity Manager, UKTV
Shannon Bulmer, Publicist, UKTV
Notes for Editors:
- Filming took place in Jersey and Devon
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About Banijay UK
Banijay UK is a collective of leading independent television producers from around the UK. Our companies are responsible for some of the biggest TV brands on television including the MasterChef, Big Brother, Peaky Blinders, Deal or No Deal, SAS Rogue Heroes, Pointless, Ambulance and many more. Banijay UK is part of media and entertainment powerhouse, Banijay, which is home to over 130 production companies across 21 territories, a multi-genre catalogue boasting over 180,000 hours of original standout programming, and a complementary live entertainment business – Banijay Events.
About BlackLight TV
BlackLight was formed in 2017 by Ben Bickerton and Philip Trethowan. Ben and Phil met when making the critically acclaimed film Ellen together and are backed by the Banijay Media Group. Ben and Phil both have over 20 years of experience making award-winning drama and film such as Being Human and The Curse of Steptoe. More recently BlackLight have made four series of the award-winning anthology On The Edge for Channel 4, which has been nominated for 11 BAFTA’s, winning one BAFTA Cymru as well as a host of other awards. They are currently in production for Cleddau/The One That Got Away, a new six-part drama series for S4C.
About Visit Jersey
Visit Jersey was established in March 2015, with the mission to promote tourism to and within Jersey in an innovative, economic, and efficient way. Under the leadership of CEO Tricia Warwick since April 2023, Visit Jersey brings a fresh approach to showcasing the island and repositioning Jersey as a destination in the minds of current and potential visitors internationally. The Visit Jersey team works collaboratively with the industry and government to drive growth and build a stronger, more sustainable visitor economy. For additional information visit or the Visit Jersey website.
About Westward Studios
Westward Studios is a Jersey-based production company instrumental in reviving the iconic 1980s detective series Bergerac. Led by CEO and executive producer Brian Constantine, the studio secured the rights to the show and partnered with Banijay UK's BlackLight TV to develop a contemporary reboot. Filmed on location in Jersey and Devon, the new six-episode series stars Damien Molony as Jim Bergerac, with the first series directed by Colm McCarthy and available to stream on U and U&DRAMA. The production not only revitalises a beloved television classic but also showcases Jersey's unique landscapes, reinforcing the island's cultural identity and boosting its profile as a filming destination.