Bergerac series one has been added to BBC iPlayer and here's a look at the star-studded cast10:59, 24 Jul 2026Updated 11:18, 24 Jul 2026'Brilliant' detective series, Bergerac, has been added to BBC One and BBC iPlayer.‌Shot on location in Jersey, the critically acclaimed show, which holds an impressive 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, has a star-studded cast.‌The show presents a modern reimagining of the beloved Jersey-set crime drama, centring on troubled detective Jim Bergerac, played by Brassic star Damien Molony.‌The original Bergerac television series aired throughout the 1980s, starring John Nettles as the fictional detective Jim Bergerac. It was rebooted in 2025, with 42-year-old Damien stepping into the lead role.Audiences will undoubtedly be thrilled by Bergerac series one being added to BBC iPlayer, as the debut series received outstanding reviews when it first aired on U&Drama and Channel 4 in 2025, including a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Series two aired earlier this year and is available to watch on U&Drama and Channel 4.With a star-studded cast, here's your guide to the Bergerac series one cast...‌Who is in Bergerac series 1?Damien MolonyDamien portrays the complex lead character Jim Bergerac, a gifted detective wrestling with life as a recovering alcoholic and widower.The actor is perhaps best recognised for his portrayal of Dylan Golding in Brassic, Tyler in The Split, Hal Yorke in Being Human, DS Jack Weston in Suspects and Stephen Rea in Say Nothing - amongst numerous other roles, including Two Weeks In August.‌Zoë WanamakerZoë takes on the role of Bergerac's formidable mother-in-law Charlie Hungerford.Zoë, 76, is perhaps best known for My Family, where she played Susan Harper, Princess Marie in Mr Selfridge, Gail Stanley in Girlfriends, Queen Antedia in Britannia, Baghra in Shadow and Bone, and Madame Hooch in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.‌Robert GilbertRobert portrays police officer Barney Crozier in the series, working alongside Bergerac.The 37 year old has lent his voice to numerous video game characters, while also featuring in several television programmes, including Killing Eve, Big Mood, Little Disasters and Red Eye amongst others. His gaming credits include Resident Evil Requiem and Cyberpunk 2077.‌Chloé SweetloveChloé takes on the role of Bergerac's daughter and Charlie's granddaughter.Chloé is most recognised for her work in The Crow Girl, Wild Cherry and Who Is My Husband.‌Philip GlenisterPhilip takes on the role of Arthur Wakefield.Philip is best known for his role as DCI Gene Hunt in the BBC series Life on Mars and its sequel Ashes to Ashes. He also played DCI William Bell in State of Play and Reverend Anderson in Outcast. Other roles include Calendar Girls and After the Flood.‌Pippa HaywoodPippa takes on the role of Margaret Heaton.Pippa is best known for Green Wing, The Brittas Empire, Chimera Prisoners' Wives and Scott & Bailey, and Bodyguard. She has also appeared in Bridgerton and Mr Selfridge.‌Sasha BeharSasha takes on the role of Ch. Supt. Uma Dalal.Sasha is best known for playing Maya Sharma in the soap opera Coronation Street. Other roles include Da Vinci's Demons, Unforgotten and Fireman Sam, where she has voiced Sergeant Rose Ravani since 2020.‌Celine ArdenCeline takes on the role of DS Kara Molloy.Celine is best known for McMafia, Bridgerton, Father Brown and Obsession to name just a few.‌Luke NunnLuke Nunn takes on the role of DC Simon Calvert.Luke is best known for Father Brown, Andor and Grantchester to name just a few.‌Timothy RenoufTimothy takes on the role of Julian Wakefield.Timothy is best known for A Very British Scandal and Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators. He also played John Hammond in the Guinness advertisement titled John Hammond, Intolerant Champion (2015).‌Aidan McArdleAidan takes on the role of Pete Benedict.Aidan is best known for shows such as Beautiful People, Garrow's Law, and Mr Selfridge.‌Stephen WightStephen takes on the role of John Blakely.The actor is best known for The Bay, Waiting for the Out, Andor, Silent Witness, I May Destroy You and Lovesick.Article continues belowAyesha AntoineAyesha takes on the role of Chloe Havron.Ayesha is best known for portraying Rachel Baptiste in Holby City, and Poppy Silver in Grange Hill. She is also known for Father Brown and she has voiced Helen Flood, Mandy Flood and Jodie Phillips in Fireman Sam since 2021.