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Bergerac

  • TV Series
  • 1981–1991
  • 1h 30m
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6.8/10
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Terence Alexander, Sean Arnold, Annette Badland, Deborah Grant, Lindsay Heath, Celia Imrie, David Kershaw, Geoffrey Leesley, Thérèse Liotard, Nancy Mansfield, Tony Melody, John Nettles, Cécile Paoli, John Telfer, and Mela White in Bergerac (1981)
Recovering alcoholic and divorced father of a young daughter, DS Jim Bergerac is a true maverick who prefers doing things his own way, and consequently doesn't always carry out his investigations the way his boss would like.
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Recovering alcoholic and divorced father of a young daughter, DS Jim Bergerac is a true maverick who prefers doing things his own way, and consequently doesn't always carry out his investiga... Read allRecovering alcoholic and divorced father of a young daughter, DS Jim Bergerac is a true maverick who prefers doing things his own way, and consequently doesn't always carry out his investigations the way his boss would like.Recovering alcoholic and divorced father of a young daughter, DS Jim Bergerac is a true maverick who prefers doing things his own way, and consequently doesn't always carry out his investigations the way his boss would like.

  • Creator
    • Robert Banks Stewart
  • Stars
    • John Nettles
    • Terence Alexander
    • Sean Arnold
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    2.1K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,753
    390
    • Creator
      • Robert Banks Stewart
    • Stars
      • John Nettles
      • Terence Alexander
      • Sean Arnold
    • 29User reviews
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    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 win total

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    John Nettles
    John Nettles
    • Jim Bergerac
    Terence Alexander
    Terence Alexander
    • Hungerford…
    Sean Arnold
    Sean Arnold
    • Crozier
    Mela White
    • Diamante Lil
    Louise Jameson
    Louise Jameson
    • Susan Young…
    David Kershaw
    • Ben Lomas
    John Telfer
    • Willy Pettit
    Nancy Mansfield
    • Peggy Masters…
    Deborah Grant
    Deborah Grant
    • Deborah
    Annette Badland
    Annette Badland
    • Charlotte
    Geoffrey Leesley
    Geoffrey Leesley
    • Det. Con. Wilson…
    Jolyon Baker
    • DC Barry Goddard…
    Lindsay Heath
    • Kim Bergerac
    Cécile Paoli
    • Francine
    Thérèse Liotard
    Thérèse Liotard
    • Danielle…
    Tony Melody
    Tony Melody
    • Chief
    Celia Imrie
    Celia Imrie
    • Marianne
    Jonathan Adams
    Jonathan Adams
    • Dr. LeJeune…
    • Creator
      • Robert Banks Stewart
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    • Trivia
      The car that Jim Bergerac (John Nettles) drove was a 1947 Triumph Roadster. It was very temperamental and caused immense problems during filming when it refused to start, or to stop if the brakes failed. The engine sounded so rough that the sound of a Jaguar was dubbed over the top. Nettles loathed it because he kept scraping his knuckles or banging his knees on the dashboard. After filming on this show had finished, by which time the car was in very poor condition due to its extensive usage, it was auctioned for £34,000 sterling as part of the Children in Need appeal. The new owner later wrote an angry letter to John Nettles complaining about the state of the car.
    • Quotes

      Duggie Cowley: Who the hell are you?

      Detective Sergeant Jim Bergerac: Police.

      Duggie Cowley: Oh yeah?The law or the pop group?

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    8/10
    Good show
    I have to agree with one of the reviewers here who said: "... the fact remains that John Nettles as Jim Bergerac was and is a surprising success story. I like it and so do millions of others but i feel that no one has really ever explained quite why."

    I did like it - how could I not, it has John Nettles. What was interesting to me is that this series made him the European Telly Savalas, but while Bergerac is a good show with beautiful Jersery scenery and Nettles, there isn't anything about its stories or characters that screams "megahit." It's much more low-key than something like Kojack, and his character has no 'who loves ya baby' or lollipops in his mouth, he isn't hard up for cash like Rockford and living in a trailer and dealing with crazy Angel, he's not a brilliant slob like Columbo - If you're expecting some big, flamboyant show, this isn't it.

    Throughout the years, the Bergerac character goes through quite a few girlfriends. In the early seasons, he never seemed to like or get along with his ex-father-in-law Charlie Hungerford, portrayed by Terence Alexander. He and his ex-wife Deborah (Deborah Grant) are civil to one another, but then in another season it looked like they might get back together. Later on she and the daughter are basically off the show and Bergerac and his father-in-law are good buddies. Characters come and go, with the regulars being Sean Arnold as Bergerac's boss, Bergerac himself, and Charlie. Later on, Louise Jameson enters as Bergerac's love interest, Susan Young.

    I think the secret is Nettles - attractive, with a great voice and a wonderful presence, he was captivating as DCI Barnaby in Midsomer Murders and charming and no-nonsense as Bergerac. He radiates a sexy warmth. I don't know what I was expecting from Bergerac, but when I read it was a huge hit and starred Nettles, I had to see it. I thought to myself, why was this a huge hit? But I kept watching.
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    • Release date
      • October 17, 1981 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Australia
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Бержерак
    • Filming locations
      • Windward House, Le Mont Sohier, St Brelade, Jersey, Channel Islands(Charlie Hungerford's house - Series 2-9)
    • Production companies
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • 7 Network
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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