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He became an Eighties sensation for his role as the troubled womanising detective, Jim Bergerac.
But fans hoping to see John Nettles in the drama's modern reboot will be left disappointed, with the actor saying he is 'miffed' showrunners haven't approached him.
The Mail on Sunday exclusively revealed plans to revive Bergerac, famously set on the island of Jersey, which became a huge hit for the BBC when its original decade-long run began in 1981.
It was widely assumed that Nettles, 80, would be offered some kind of role or cameo appearance in the new series.
Fans hoping to see John Nettles (pictured) in the drama's modern reboot will be left disappointed, with the actor saying he is 'miffed' showrunners haven't approached him
John Nettles pictured with his Triumph Roadster in 1988
But, in an interview this weekend, the star said he has so far been ignored by TV bosses.
'I'm rather miffed they haven't been in touch at all,' he said.
Producers of the series, which will begin shooting this summer, are promising a 'contemporary twist' on the much-loved favourite. Much of it will be shot in Jersey and the series will air on UKTV and Drama channels.
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