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Bergerac set to return.

(65 Posts)
Jaxjacky Mon 04-Mar-24 18:49:39

Anyone remember it?
Tipped for the lead role is Aidan Turner, with David Tennant and James Norton also in the running.

Barbadosbelle Mon 11-Mar-24 10:54:18

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Update on my previous recommendation!!

Just watching 'Grace' on ITVX (don't know how we missed it the first time around a few years ago) and was immediately struck at John Simm's resemblance to John Nettles. He'd make a fabulous Jim Bergerac if Will Mellor isn't available!!

Joseann Thu 07-Mar-24 08:12:56

I wondered that too 25Avalon.

25Avalon Thu 07-Mar-24 05:27:09

Is this going to be a resurrection set back in time like All Creatures Great And Small or a Miss Marple? If it's set in present day then it will be totally different as life has moved on so much since then. Loved the original series but not sure it will work now.

TinSoldier Thu 07-Mar-24 02:20:20

All nine series are on ITVX Premium.

TerriBull Wed 06-Mar-24 19:58:10

I'll try and see a few of the originals if they are around somewhere before I go to Jersey. I know what you mean though about remakes Callistemon, sometimes the original can't be bettered.

Callistemon21 Wed 06-Mar-24 19:42:54

TerriBull

I only saw the original once or twice so I don't have too many preconceived ideas of how Bergerac should be.

Like John Nettles, Terribull!!

Why remake? Just show the originals 🙂

Ilovedragonflies Wed 06-Mar-24 19:27:04

I'm currently swooning over Aiden Turner in Poldark. Him, please!

TerriBull Wed 06-Mar-24 18:55:30

I only saw the original once or twice so I don't have too many preconceived ideas of how Bergerac should be.

Callistemon21 Wed 06-Mar-24 18:50:21

No, I'm not keen on him.

He is just not Bergerac.

TerriBull Wed 06-Mar-24 18:48:46

Another vote for James Norton, although I don't think he'd want to be tied down too long for what could be an on going series.

Off to Jersey for the first time soon.

Chardy Wed 06-Mar-24 18:00:37

HelterSkelter1

Oh I loved Bergerac and his pretty french girlfriend. He was soooo young as was I! Such a watchable series and scenery.

Annette Badland as well?? I wonder what she is doing.

Didn't Annette Badland say how much she didn't like working on Bergerac?

Callistemon21 Wed 06-Mar-24 16:36:08

Joseann

Didn't John Nettles appear in Poldark as someone's father or uncle? Maybe Aidan Turner asked him to to put in a good word should the Bergerac rôle come up for grabs!

He played Ray Penvenen, uncle of heiress Caroline Penvenen who married the doctor, Dwight Enys.

Callistemon21 Wed 06-Mar-24 16:33:07

Joseann

Didn't John Nettles appear in Poldark as someone's father or uncle? Maybe Aidan Turner asked him to to put in a good word should the Bergerac rôle come up for grabs!

Oh yes, he must have had a part - he's Cornish!

nipsmum Wed 06-Mar-24 16:30:12

With that caste, who wouldn't want to watch it. I certainly do.

Joseann Wed 06-Mar-24 16:11:27

Didn't John Nettles appear in Poldark as someone's father or uncle? Maybe Aidan Turner asked him to to put in a good word should the Bergerac rôle come up for grabs!

pascal30 Wed 06-Mar-24 16:10:53

Barbadosbelle

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Obviously a 'Grandson' to take the reins so the title name could continue?

I rather fancy Will Mellor in the role. (Actually, I DO, rather fancy Will Mellor.
Full stop !!).

His appearances in 'Mr Bates v. the Post Office' and 'Corrie' show what a versatile actor he is.

I also think he'd make a fine lead in 'Death in Paradise' should Ralf Little decide to move on (although I hope he doesn't).

Also Will Mellor might be happy to commit to the long haul whereas the others will want to skedaddle after a series or two.

The important thing is NOT to make it too dark; keep a modicum of humour;
and also keep the family situation at the forefront.

Looking forward to it.

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I see him as a Bond..

Nandalot Wed 06-Mar-24 15:25:43

Saw John Nettles playing Hamlet in a university production in the sixties. ( My DB was in the same play playing a minor character). Saw him about ten years ago in the same play as Claudius. He was leaping around the stage like a youngster.

Labradora Wed 06-Mar-24 15:01:04

Shoestring comeback!!
Genius idea.

James Norton as Bergerac
David Tennant as Shoestring- David can do "scruffy"
What can we put Cillian Murphy in ?
All these men are lovely but Cillian is just about too handsome for anything.smile

Valels Wed 06-Mar-24 14:58:14

Having just finished watch the entire Bergerac series m. I'd love to see an up to date version. Wonder who would be Charlie?!

DrWatson Wed 06-Mar-24 14:52:15

I certainly recall Bergerac, it gets repeated sometimes on one of the many channels that show repeats! And as somebody mentioned Shoestring, yes, there are many shows from that sort of era that could be revived, Softly Softly, Sweeney (maybe not a good idea given the problems the Met has?!), Cribb, Gentle Touch, Between the Lines, Juliet Bravo, Hazell, Van der Valk and more.

But Bergerac has those pretty Jersey locations, and the tourist board might help pay for the show?! As for who would be Bergerac 2, lots of actors could do it, if the writing is good. And as I see one cynic said (beating me to it), given today's need to 'tick boxes', would it be a great surprise if the new lead was an Asian woman, a single mum with a handicapped dad to look after (etc etc . . .)??

HiPpyChick57 Wed 06-Mar-24 14:14:31

That last post should have been quoted into callistemon21 post about James Norton being in happy valley. Don’t know what happened there 🤷🏼‍♀️

HiPpyChick57 Wed 06-Mar-24 14:12:26

Aw he was properly a bad boy in that, but that proves how versatile an actor he is when he can make you hate him in one series and love him in the next.

Aveline Wed 06-Mar-24 14:06:42

They're bound to bring in a coloured actor these days.

Mojack26 Wed 06-Mar-24 14:02:04

Agree

Labadi0747 Wed 06-Mar-24 13:35:22

James Norton 👍