Get the latest gossip

Philip Glenister lifts lid on surprising change in Bergerac reboot after long-awaited return


The eagerly anticipated Bergerac reboot is almost here, but fans will notice that one major character has been replaced - and the star was shocked at the decision

Bergerac is making a comeback, but fans will be surprised to find that the character of Charlie Hungerford has been replaced, much to the shock of Philip Glenister. While he had an idea that he wouldn't be playing Jim Bergerac, Philip was hoping to bring the flamboyant character of Charlie back to life on-screen. Asked on his preparations for the role, he credits Paul Kalanithi’s book When Breath Becomes Air for exposing "the roller coaster of hope and disappointment" that comes with illness and grief.

Get the Android app

Or read this on OK! Magazine

Read more on:

Photo of Philip Glenister

Philip Glenister

Photo of Bergerac

Bergerac

Related news:

News photo

Is Bergerac back? Jersey set to have a starring role again as hit 1980s TV detective show gets a reboot with filming expected to start as early as this summer

News photo

After the Flood star Philip Glenister: Brother Robert isn’t the only other actor in the family