Ahead of the London TV Screenings, Banijay Rights has closed a deal that brings seasons one and two of the Bergerac reboot, commissioned by U and U&DRAMA, to PBS in the U.S.
Negotiated by Matt Creasey, EVP of sales, co-productions, and acquisitions at Banijay Rights, the deal with PBS Distribution brings the show, produced by BlackLight TV (part of Banijay UK) and Jersey-based Westward Studios, and supported by Visit Jersey, to the American public broadcaster this year. Season one was the highest-rated show on UKTV’s network in 2025, with season two arriving this year.
“Stylish, enthralling and an edge-of-your-seat detective drama, Bergerac is destined to be a huge draw for U.S. audiences, so we couldn’t be more pleased with this deal,” Creasey said. “Featuring Jim Bergerac’s iconic Triumph Roadster car and set against the stunning backdrop of Jersey, this is a series that continues to generate worldwide attention as we head into next week’s London TV Screenings.”
Germaine Sweet, head of content acquisition and sales at PBS Distribution, added: “This smart re-imagining of the iconic detective series is sure to capture the attention of audiences in the U.S.”
The series was previously sold to WOWOW in Japan, NPO in the Netherlands, VRT in Belgium, SVT in Sweden, YLE in Finland, NRK in Norway, DR in Denmark, BBC First in Poland, TVNZ in New Zealand, and ABC in Australia. It is based on the original series created by Robert Banks Stewart that ran for nine seasons on the BBC between 1981 and 1991.
