By Martin Robinson PUBLISHED: 05:59 EST, 18 April 2013 | UPDATED: 08:33 EST, 18 April 2013 He's back: BBC series Bergerac, starring John Nettles could be brought back, but Mr Nettles is very unlikely to return The BBC could remake classic Jersey-based crime drama Bergerac, but its original star John Nettles is unlikely to be playing the role that made him so famous, it emerged today. It is more than 20 years since the original ratings hit was axed but the Corporation says a new version is in development, but with a younger Jim Bergerac. BBC bosses are eager to copy the success of ITV's Endeavour, which follows the career of the young Inspector Morse.
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Midsomer Murders star Mr Nettles would be replaced with younger actor
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BBC want to ape ITV's Endeavour - based on a young Inspector Morse
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Having a younger star may attract more than just the middle-aged market
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