The new Bergerac TV series is showing “clear” signs that it could be “a record-breaking show” for UKTV, the BBC-owned broadcaster has said following the launch of the reimagined detective drama last week.
The six-part series, which stars Irish actor Damien Molony in the lead role of Jim Bergerac, launched on Thursday with all episodes available for streaming on U.
It is also being released weekly on TV via U&Drama channels.
“A number of viewers have watched the whole series already, which is brilliant to see and a clear indication that this is going to be a record-breaking show for us.”
Helen Perry, head of drama for UKTV
A local première was also held at Cineworld last week in celebration of the return of Jersey’s most famous detective, with the new Bergerac offering a “contemporary twist” on the popular detective drama of the same name that starred John Nettles and ran on the BBC between 1981 and 1991.
Helen Perry, head of drama for UKTV, said: “We’re really pleased to see how well Bergerac is performing on our free-streaming service, U.
“A number of viewers have watched the whole series already, which is brilliant to see and a clear indication that this is going to be a record-breaking show for us.”
Executive producer Brian Constantine said it had been “wonderful” hearing positive feedback since the series launched.
“It was always going to be of interest to islanders, as they hold the original Bergerac in such high esteem, and it’s great to see so many come along with us on Bergerac’s latest adventure, over 30 years on,” he continued.
“It is definitely a binge-worthy show, and that’s evident by how many viewers have watched the full series in the space of just a few days on the free-streaming service, U.”
HOW TO WATCH…
Don’t feel like doing detective work to find out where to watch the new Bergerac?
All six-episodes are available for streaming via U (u.co.uk) and are also being released weekly on TV on Thursdays at 9pm via the following U&DRAMA channel numbers: Sky 143, Virgin Media 130, Freeview 20, Freesat 158, +1 Sky 243, Virgin Media 226, Freeview 60
Having trouble streaming it? Check out the ‘ways to watch’ section of the U website.