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

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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.

The 61 year old actor stars in the Bergerac reboot as ruthless construction CEO Arthur Wakefield. 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.

However, in the reboot, set to air on UKTV on February 27, Charlie is now Jim’s grieving mother-in-law and is played by award-winning actress Zoë Wanamaker.

Philip didn't see the switch coming. "I originally thought I could be Charlie Hungerford", jokes Philip Glenister, "Then they went with Zoë Wanamaker! " In the show, Arthur’s world collapses when his daughter-in-law Kate is found bludgeoned to death, her baby left unharmed at the scene.The only clue is a bloodied marble candlestick inches away.