Bergerac 1981
What is Bergerac?
Bergerac is a British crime drama television series that originally aired on BBC1. The show was produced by the BBC in association with the Australian Seven Network.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1981
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 81
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 18, 1981
- Last aired
- Mar 9, 1991
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Bergerac is a British crime drama television series that originally aired on BBC1. The show was produced by the BBC in association with the Australian Seven Network. It stars John Nettles as Jim Bergerac, a detective sergeant in The Foreigners Office who is characterized by his unorthodox methods and personal struggles. The series portrays Bergerac as a recovering alcoholic and divorced father dealing with his own challenges while solving cases. Set in Jersey, the program ran for several years, featuring Bergerac's knack for finding and sometimes causing trouble. The character’s maverick approach to investigations often puts him at odds with his superiors. Created by Robert Banks Stewart, the series includes a supporting cast comprising Terence Alexander, Sean Arnold, and Mela White. The show was broadcast from 1981 to 1991, establishing itself as a notable entry in British television crime drama. Its setting in Jersey provided a distinctive backdrop that contributed to the show’s atmosphere and appeal.
Should you watch it?
“A maverick detective battles crime and personal demons in 1980s Jersey.”
- Strong central performance by John Nettles
- Authentic 1980s British crime drama setting
- Complex portrayal of flawed protagonist
- Episodic structure may feel dated to modern viewers
- Some storylines rely on familiar crime drama tropes
You enjoy classic British detective series with moral complexity.
Suitable for mature audiences; deals with themes of alcoholism and personal hardship.
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Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Picking it Up Mytharc Oct 18, 1981
- E2 Nice People Die in Bed Core Oct 25, 1981
- E3 Unlucky Dip Core Nov 1, 1981
- E4 Campaign for Silence Core Nov 8, 1981
- E5 See You in Moscow Core Nov 15, 1981
- E6 Portrait of Yesterday Core Nov 22, 1981
- E7 Last Chance for a Loser Core Nov 29, 1981
- E8 Late for a Funeral Core Dec 6, 1981
- E9 Relative Values Mytharc Dec 13, 1981
- E10 The Hood and the Harlequin Mytharc Dec 20, 1981
Season 2 · 9 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 A Message for the Rich Mytharc Jan 9, 1983
- E2 Always Leave Them Laughing Core Jan 16, 1983
- E3 Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie Core Jan 23, 1983
- E4 Prime Target Mytharc Jan 30, 1983
- E5 Almost Like a Holiday Core Feb 6, 1983
- E6 Fall of a Birdman Mytharc Feb 13, 1983
- E7 Miracle Every Week Core Feb 20, 1983
- E8 A Perfect Recapture Mytharc Feb 27, 1983
- E9 The Moonlight Girls Mytharc Mar 6, 1983
Season 3 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Ninety Per Cent Proof Mytharc Dec 3, 1983
- E2 A Hole in the Bucket Core Dec 10, 1983
- E3 Holiday Snaps Core Dec 17, 1983
- E4 Ice Maiden Core Dec 24, 1983
- E5 Come Out Fighting Core Dec 31, 1983
- E6 A Touch of Eastern Promise Core Jan 7, 1984
- E7 A Cry in the Night Core Jan 14, 1984
- E8 The Company You Keep Core Jan 21, 1984
- E9 Tug of War Mytharc Jan 28, 1984
- E10 House Guests Mytharc Feb 4, 1984
Season 4 · 9 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Last Interview Mytharc Oct 11, 1985
- E2 Offshore Trades Core Oct 18, 1985
- E3 What Dreams May Come True Core Oct 25, 1985
- E4 Low Profile Core Nov 1, 1985
- E5 Return of the Ice Maiden Core Nov 8, 1985
- E6 Chrissie Core Nov 15, 1985
- E7 The Tennis Racket Core Nov 29, 1985
- E8 Sins of the Fathers Mytharc Dec 13, 1985
- E9 Avenge, O Lord Mytharc Dec 20, 1985
Season 5 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Memory Man Mytharc Jan 3, 1987
- E2 Winner Takes All Core Jan 10, 1987
- E3 Root and Branch Core Jan 17, 1987
- E4 Desirable Little Residence Core Jan 24, 1987
- E5 The Deadly Virus Core Jan 31, 1987
- E6 S.P.A.R.T.A. Core Feb 7, 1987
- E7 Thanks for Everything Mytharc Feb 14, 1987
- E8 Poison Mytharc Feb 21, 1987
Season 6 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 Whatever Lola Wants Mytharc Jan 2, 1988
- E2 Crossed Swords Core Jan 9, 1988
- E3 A Horse of a Different Colour Core Jan 16, 1988
- E4 Burnt Core Jan 23, 1988
- E5 The Sin of Forgiveness Core Jan 30, 1988
- E6 A Man of Sorrows Mytharc Feb 6, 1988
- E7 Private Fight Mytharc Feb 13, 1988
Season 7 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →- E1 Sea Changes Mytharc Jan 28, 1989
- E2 Natural Enemies Core Feb 4, 1989
- E3 Tangos in the Night Core Feb 11, 1989
- E4 The Other Woman Core Feb 18, 1989
- E5 Weekend Off Core Feb 25, 1989
- E6 When Did You Last See Your Father? Core Mar 4, 1989
- E7 Old Acquaintance Mytharc Mar 11, 1989
- E8 Trenchard's Last Case Mytharc Mar 18, 1989
Season 8 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →- E1 A True Detective Mytharc Jan 14, 1990
- E2 My Name is Sgt. Bergerac Core Jan 21, 1990
- E3 The Dig Core Jan 28, 1990
- E4 Roots of Evil Core Feb 4, 1990
- E5 Entende Cordiale Mytharc Feb 11, 1990
- E6 In Love and War Core Feb 18, 1990
- E7 Under Wraps Core Feb 25, 1990
- E8 All the Sad Songs Core Mar 4, 1990
- E9 The Messenger Boy Mytharc Mar 11, 1990
- E10 Diplomatic Incident Mytharc Mar 18, 1990
Season 9 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 9 guide & lore primer →- E1 Something to Hide Mytharc Jan 5, 1991
- E2 The Dark Horse Core Jan 12, 1991
- E3 Snow in Provence Core Jan 19, 1991
- E4 The Evil That Men Do Core Jan 26, 1991
- E5 My Friend Charlie Core Feb 2, 1991
- E6 On the Rocks Core Feb 9, 1991
- E7 The Waiting Game Core Feb 16, 1991
- E8 Warriors Core Feb 23, 1991
- E9 The Assassin Mytharc Mar 2, 1991
- E10 The Lohans Mytharc Mar 9, 1991
Frequently asked questions
Is Bergerac based on a book?
No, it was an original television creation by Robert Banks Stewart.
Where was the show filmed?
The series was filmed on location in Jersey, Channel Islands.
How many seasons are there?
The show ran for several series between 1981 and 1991.
Who plays the main character?
John Nettles portrays Detective Sergeant Jim Bergerac.
Does the series focus more on cases or personal life?
It balances both investigative storylines and Bergerac's personal struggles.
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