The much-loved crime drama TV series Bergerac ran between 1981-1991, following the eponymous detective solving cases around Jersey.
The island became as iconic as John Nettles' red Triumph Roadster, with spectacular scenery being shown off across the nine series.
So when news of a reboot began to spread, fans were naturally curious to find out whether these elements – so key to the original series – would be returning.
Speaking as part of a U press pack, lead actor Damian Moloney said "If you think about Bergerac, then Jersey immediately springs to mind. Bergerac equals Jersey. It’s such an integral part of the story, it’s a character in its own right. There are huge, vast, windswept beaches that, on a rainy day, look dark, brooding, foreboding and dangerous. Then, over the hill on the same day, you have this gorgeous family-friendly bay with golden sand and ice cream. Within a 20-minute drive, you can be in the city or an immense countryside full of natural beauty."
Find out which filming locations were used in the Bergerac reboot – you may find one quite surprising...
What is Bergerac about?
Bergerac is a reboot of the 1981-1991 BBC One TV series of the same name. We meet detective Jim Bergerac after he's put on leave following the death of his wife, and struggling with grief and alcoholism. But when a member of Jersey's wealthiest families is murdered, the Chief of Police wants their best detective on the case. Bergerac returns to work to prove to his daughter and mother-in-law that he's back on track – but is he really capable?
You can watch Bergerac on UKTV and U.
Filming locations in Bergerac
Bergerac was predominantly filmed on the island of Jersey, with some filming also taking place in Devon.
Jersey, Channel Islands
As the original TV series and reboot of Bergerac is set in Jersey, in the Channel Islands, many authentic filming locations were used. The majority of exterior scenes were filmed in the capital, St Helier, in late summer 2024.
Specific filming locations in Jersey included:
- St Ouen's Bay
- St Brelade's Bay
- St Ouen's Methodist Church
- Victoria College
- Roseville Street
- Royal Square
- Gorey Pier
- Archirondel beach and the Driftwood Café
- Grouville Bay
Devon, UK
Filming for the Bergerac reboot also took place at a casino in Devonport, Plymouth, where interior and exterior scenes were shot. Keen fans would have spotted a major change in filming locations: Bergerac's house was filmed at Hope Cove in Devon. The beautiful fishing village is in the South Hams district of Devon and five miles west of Salcombe, and stood in for Jersey.
Main image: Damian Moloney in Bergerac/U&Original
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