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Filming has been underway this morning in the centre of town for the new Bergerac reboot.
Cast, crew and extras were gathered in Royal Square to shoot a scene of UKTV’s modern re-imagining of the much-loved 1980s detective show set in Jersey.
The scenes featured Jersey-born actor Timothy Renouf, who was cast in the show several months ago, alongside Irish actor Damien Molony who is taking on the role of Jim Bergerac.
It is understood that filming is set to continue in town today and will be taking place at other locations across the island this weekend and next week.
WATCH: Filming is taking place today in the Royal Square.
Economic Development Minister Kirsten Morel previously confirmed that filming for outdoor sequences would be taking place in Jersey, while some indoor scenes will be shot in UK studio space.
Announced earlier this year, the new six-episode series – commissioned by BBC-owned broadcaster UKTV – will be directed by Peaky Blinders director Colm McCarthy and offers a contemporary twist on the the popular detective drama created by Robert Banks Stewart.
Also forming part of the cast is Zoë Wanamaker (My Family and Harry Potter), who will play the role of Jim's mother-in-law Charlie Hungerford in a change from the original series, alongside Philip Glenister (Life on Mars) as Arthur Wakefield.
Jersey's government is planning to back the show with a grant on the condition that a number of benefits for the island are delivered.
Hundreds of islanders have also stepped forward as potential extras in the show after a casting call session took place at the Town Hall with 300 locals.
Filming has already begun in the UK this summer.
Pictured top: The crew were out in full force this morning in the Royal Square. (Jon Guegan)
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