Future of Bergerac reboot confirmed after controversial character sex swap & record ratings
It follows the success of the recent launch of
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Damien Molony will be back as Detective Jim Bergerac as the remake of the hit drama is set for a second series
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Actor John Nettles in the original Bergerac
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A record number of 1.8million people tuned in for each episode, just shy of the numbers' Samantha Bond and Cara Horgan's drama series The Marlow Murder Club drew in for its launch in March.
'My predecessor had solved six crimes in the time it's taken for me to solve one, so I have a bit of catching up to do. I can't wait to see what case we crack
next
.'
The actor, who took over the role from
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In the original series, the role was played by Terence Alexander and Charlie was
This time Charlie is his mother-in-law.
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Jannick Holste, John Pierce, Lil M's, Olly Pearson, Will Burns and Stacey Leadbeatter are also competing for a place in the grand final, on ITV this Saturday at 7pm.
BAFTA WIN FOR MR BATES
ITV will receive Bafta's Special Award for drama Mr Bates Vs The Post Office.
Bergerac viewers blast reboot and rage 'I'm not ready for a hearing aid yet' over character's 'whispering' - but did you spot it?
The four-parter, which was the channel's most-watched series in 2024 with 15million viewers, was praised for helping wrongly jailed sub-postmasters win justice.
Bafta chair Hilary Rosen said: 'This shows the
power
of television to change
hearts
and minds.
'This Special Award honours the social and public impact television can have. As Mr Bates Vs The
Post Office
has proved, audiences want and need to hear these important British stories.'
The series will also go up against One Day, Baby Reindeer, Lost Boys and Fairies in the Best Limited Drama category, with stars
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THE BBC has used AI to bring Agatha Christie back to life to help aspiring writers.
Using restored interviews with the novelist, her private letters and other works, the Beeb's learning platform BBC Maestro has created the special course to guide students through the art of suspense, plot twists, and characters.
Then, using AI-enhanced technology, tech whizzes have collaborated with an actress and visual effect artists to recreate Agatha Christie's presence and voice.
James Prichard, Agatha Christie's great-grandson said: 'Through this course, you truly will receive a lesson in crafting a masterful mystery, in Agatha's very own words.'
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