“An unbeatable reboot”: What “fresh” new cast means for Bergerac’s “surprisingly personal” series 3

Detective drama fans – rejoice! If you feel like you’re running out of mysteries to solve, U have answered all of our prayers with the return of one of TV’s most loved sleuths – Bergerac. After a record-breaking 1.3 million viewers turned into the whirlwind second series, the unbeatable reboot is back with a fresh new cast for a surprisingly personal series 3.

In case you missed it, the first two series of the 1980s remake follows the gruff protagonist Jim Bergerac as he grapples with the loss of his wife, he solves two gripping murder cases against the stunning backdrop of Jersey. Now, new stars are joining the bill for what promises to be the most exciting instalment yet, complete with a new romance and a sinister group linking to a notorious cold case...

With series 3 hitting our screens next year, here’s everything you need to know about Bergerac, including the plot, exciting cast update and how to watch it.

What is Bergerac about?

The original 1980s series ran for a decade with John Nettles starring as the show’s lead, the troubled eponymous detective Jim Bergerac, who solved crimes across the scenic isle of Jersey. The much-loved series was rebooted in 2025, with The Split’s Damien Molony taking over. Damien inherited Bergerac’s trademarks – such as his red Triumph Roadster and alcohol problems, but the modern-day remake has proven to be darker and follows a new formula of one case per series – meaning there’s more time for in-depth developments and details!

The first series follows Bergerac as he returns to work after his wife’s death, he must solve the murder of Cate Wakefield, the daughter-in-law of Jersey businessman Arthur Wakefield, which propels them into a web of other related crimes. In series 2, a romance blossoms for Bergerac as he meets Nicola (Camilla Beeput), and he investigates the killing of local businessman Tony Sallinger.

What will happen in Bergerac series 3?

Series 3 promises to be “the most shocking case yet”, and the six episodes will follow the detective as he works on a suspicious death, but, his only lead will link to Jersey’s most notorious cold case – the Devil’s Hole murder. The detective must delve into the past to uncover a satanic cabal that ripples through the heart of the Channel Island’s society…

Meanwhile, the series will be a personal chapter for Bergerac, as his daughter, Kim (Chloé Sweetlove) leaves Jersey for college, he meets the down-to-earth physiotherapist, Laura (Georgia Tennant) - we can only hope he will have finally met his match! But, sadly, it isn't all good news for the family, as Jim’s mother-in-law Charlie Hungerford (Zoë Wanamaker) faces a home intruder, which has catastrophic consequences.

What does the new cast mean for Bergerac series 3?

As for the fresh new cast – here’s a run-down of some of the new exciting faces that’ll be joining the adventure. Tessa Peake-Jones is swapping the mysteries of Grantchester for the ones that haunt the rugged isle as Carol; and Black Mirror’s Jason Flemyng is joining her as Alistair. Slow Horses and Sherwood’s Sean Gilder will be taking on a character called Les, while Matti Houghton (known for her role in Believe Me) will be bringing her crime drama prowess to Jersey as Catherine. Gangs Of London’s villain Sebastian Armesto is swapping the slick capital for the coast as he steps into the shoes of a character called Edward.

‘Bergerac has become a firm favourite with our audiences, so we’re thrilled to recommission it for a third series,’ Helen Perry, head of drama commissioning at UKTV said. ‘The next chapter raises the stakes even further, with a gripping mystery that will keep audiences guessing until the very end.’

Who’s in the cast of Bergerac series 3?

The returning cast of Bergerac series 3 includes:

• Damien Molony (Being Human, Two Weeks in August) as Jim Bergerac
• Zoë Wanamaker (Agatha Christie’s Poirot) as Charlie Hungerford
• Robert Gilbert (Killing Eve) as Barney Crozier
• Sasha Behar (Sherlock) as Uma Dalal
• Celine Arden (Us or Them) as Kara Molloy
• Luke Nunn (The Last Kingdom) as Simon Calvert

The new cast of Bergerac series 3 includes:

• Jason Flemyng (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Black Mirror) as Alistair
• Tessa Peake Jones (as pictured above in Grantchester, Only Fools and Horses) as Carol
• Lee Ingleby (The Serpent Queen, The Long Shadow) as Dominic
• Georgia Tennant (Staged, The Horne Section TV Show) as Laura
• Sean Gilder (Slow Horses, Sherwood) as Les
• Alexander Cobb (Grace, Towards Zero) as Jake
• Sule Rimi (Day of The Jackal, Andor) as Jonathan
• Matti Houghton (Believe Me, Grace) as Catherine
• Liam Garrigan (Transformers, Belgravia) as Patrick
• Elen Rhys (The One That Got Away, The Mallorca Files) as Esme
• Sebastian Armesto (Gangs Of London, Star Wars: The Force Awakens) as Edward

Is there a trailer for Bergerac series 3?

There isn’t a trailer for Bergerac series 3, but you can get a flavour of the action in series 1 below.

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Is Bergerac any good?

Yes – it’s a classic British detective drama, and its remake is one of the most compelling series available to stream right now. Watching the dogged detective Bergerac solve the cases while navigating his own grief and demons is extremely engaging, and you can’t help but root for him in both his personal and professional life!

How can I watch Bergerac series 3?

You can catch up with the first two series of Bergerac on U, and with filming underway for series 3, it’s expected to air in 2027 – and we’ll keep you posted here with the exact date as soon as it lands!

What other detective dramas can I watch now?

If you’re in the mood for a sleuthing trip abroad, we’d suggest The Turkish Detective, which follows a former London detective Mehmet Süleyman (Ethan Kai), who joins the Istanbul’s ever-stretched homicide team investigate a plethora of murders. The Turkish Detective is available to watch now on BBC iPlayer. For a cosier detective drama, we’d recommend The Chelsea Detective, where we follow Detective Inspector Max Arnold (Adrian Scarborough) as he cracks puzzling cases across the upmarket west London borough, although he’s very different to the wealthy residents he helps. The Chelsea Detective is available to stream now on U.