Bergerac - theislandwiki Bergerac Jump to: navigation , search Bergerac is a British television show set on the Island of Jersey. Produced by the BBC in association with an Australian company, the Seven Network, and first screened on BBC1 in the 1980s, it starred John Nettles as the title character Detective Sergeant Jim Bergerac, a policeman in the Bureau des Étrangers ('The Foreigners' Office', a fictional department for dealing with non-Jersey residents), and part of the States of Jersey Police . Background The series ran from 1981 to 1991 and was created by producer Robert Banks Stewart, after another of his popular detective series Shoestring, starring Trevor Eve, came to a sudden end. The BBC wanted a series to replace the popular Shoestring and Bergerac was created. The mix of stunning scenery, the island's tax-exile millionaire image and some unsavory criminals, proved a massive hit with viewers. Like Shoestring, the series began with a man returning to work after a particularly bad period in his life: Eddie Shoestring from a nervous breakdown; Jim Bergerac from alcoholism, a broken leg and a broken marriage.

As well as the supernatural elements which were incorporated into the series, a number of episodes ended with unpleasant twists, as in Offshore Trades and A Hole in the Bucket. The show also dealt with sometimes controversial topics - for example, in one episode, an old man is unmasked as a Nazi war criminal, and his age raises various moral dilemmas. A rather implausible element of the series is that Bergerac and his colleagues, who work in a department dedicated to dealing with non-residents, often get involved in cases where there is nothing to suggest that non-residents are involved, only discovering this later. The evocative theme tune, composed by George Fenton, featured an accordion refrain. Inspector Barney Crozier (Sean Arnold), Francine Leland (Cécile Paoli) and Detective Sergeant Jim Bergerac (John Nettles) pose for the first of many publicity shoots in the Royal Square Main Character Jim Bergerac was a complex character and presented by the series as a somewhat unorthodox cop. He was recovering from alcoholism, partly resulting from an unpleasant divorce.

A Jersey native, he returned to the island at the start of the series after recuperating in England from ill-health alcoholism and major surgery on his leg following an accident caused by him drinking heavily prior to an attempted arrest. The accident is shown in episode two as a flashback: Bergerac was swigging brandy during surveillance when he noticed his suspect and gave chase. Under the influence of his drinking, he attempted to prevent the man's escape by leaping onto his boat and got his leg crushed against the harbour wall as he slipped back. He was deemed unfit for the force as a result of this accident, but helped his old colleagues out in the recently formed Bureau des Étrangers and was posted to that unit. Bergerac's relationships with women were a frequent theme; often as a subplot to the main crime investigation. Bergerac's girlfriends included the beautiful Francine Leland (Cécile Paoli) (who, in a somewhat odd twist, had originally been the fiancée of Jim’s former colleague killed in the opening scenes of the first episode), Marianne Bellshade (Celia Imrie), Susan Young (Louise Jameson) and Danielle Aubry (Thérèse Liotard).

He also had several encounters with ex-wife Deborah Bergerac (Deborah Grant) who had custody of their teenage daughter Kim Bergerac (Lindsay Heath). Jim Bergerac often displayed 'disobedience' when in the Jersey police force. Due to personal differences, and increasing 'independence', he became a private detective by the end of the series, especially following the murder of ex-girlfriend Susan Young at the start of series 8. Filming in progress Supporting Characters Few of the characters were repeated throughout the entire series, but a number appeared in many episodes. One of the most notable characters was Charlie Hungerford (played by Terence Alexander, well known as having played Monty in the BBC adaptation of The Forsyte Saga), who also happened to be Jim Bergerac's former father-in-law. Charlie was a 'lovable rogue' and would-be tycoon, who was often involved in shady dealings, but was paradoxically something of an innocent. Bergerac usually had a good relationship with him (although in the first episode Picking It Up they were seen to be not on the best of terms).

In one of the more unbelievable aspects of the series, Charlie was somehow involved in all but one of the 91 cases Bergerac was involved in, Charlie being a good source of gossip when Bergerac had to deal with tax-exiles and people in high places. Diamante Lil (Mela White) was a recurring character in the first five series. Lil ran Jim’s local, 'The Royal Barge', at St Aubin before moving on to owning a nightclub in St Helier called 'Lil’s Place'. She was also a good source of information for Jim on a lot of his cases. Other regular characters in the series included Deborah Bergerac (Deborah Grant), Bergerac's ex-wife, and his boss, Chief Inspector Barney Crozier (Sean Arnold), previously Inspector, and later Superintendent. Bergerac also had several sidekicks, who were generally detective constables. Detective Constable Barry Goddard (played by Jersey born actor Jolyon Baker) was one of Jim’s early sidekicks, as was DC Terry Wilson (Geoffrey Leesley).

Detective Constables Willy Pettit and Ben Lomas (John Telfer and David Kershaw) were regular characters in the latter half of the series. Hardly any crime could have been solved without the help of the Bureau's redoubtable secretaries Charlotte (Annette Badland) and Peggy Masters (Nancy Mansfield). Many of today's best known stars can be seen in various episodes of the series, many appearing in two episodes over the course of the series. Actors such as Bill Nighy, Norman Wisdom, Greta Scacchi, Geoffrey Palmer, Warren Clarke, Julian Glover, Michael Gambon, Connie Booth, Prunella Scales and Patrick Mower were but a handful of the well known actors keen to enjoy Jersey’s sunny climate in the BBC’s highly popular I want to be seen in that series. One of the popular recurring characters was glamorous jewel thief Philippa Vale (Liza Goddard) who went by the nickname of 'The Ice Maiden'. She and Bergerac had an ongoing flirtatious relationship. Many people agree that the best episodes were the ones featuring the 'Ice Maiden' character, because of the onscreen chemistry between Liza Goddard and John Nettles.

Philippa Vale appeared on an almost once-a-series basis and a Christmas special. When Bergerac was not pursuing her, they engaged in friendly bantering. Series 7 saw the last appearance of Philippa Vale, series 8 the last of Barney Crozier, just as the character Peggy had also vanished around this time (after series 7) and regular off-duty hostess Diamante Lil (Mela White) had made her last appearance in series 5. Following the episode Root and Branch, Jim's ex-wife Deborah moved from Jersey to England and her number of appearances dwindled. Susan Young, who had become a mainstay of the series from series 4 and onwards, had her last appearance in the first episode of series 8. The last series was thus left somewhat empty of familiar characters, often with only Bergerac himself and Charlie Hungerford remaining.

Det Sgt Jim Bergerac poses on the New North Quay in front of the third Triumph Roadster to be used in the series Jim’s Triumph Roadster In keeping with his maverick and adventurous style, Bergerac regularly drove a maroon 1947 Triumph Roadster 2000 (a forerunner of the Triumph's TR series of sports cars) which, with its long bonnet, was a vehicle totally unsuited to the narrow and winding Jersey roads with their speed limits of no more than 40 miles per hour. Three different cars were used throughout the series. The first was notoriously unreliable and John Nettles generally had to endure the fact that it would not always stop when it was supposed to. Often the car would be seen to be just pulling up at a location, usually having just been pushed into the shot by members of the crew. The car's engine was also horribly noisy and a separate soundtrack was dubbed in to enhance the supposed coolness of the vehicle. Fortunately the two replacement vehicles were much more mechanically sound than the first. Locations Used The series played heavily on its Jersey location, and its supposed 'Frenchness' even in its theme tune.

The early storylines were usually in and around Jersey, with short scenes shot in England, Guernsey and France. One episode, Burnt, was largely filmed on the tiny picturesque Channel Island of Sark , whilst another was filmed in Alderney . In later episodes however, the action strayed further and further away from Jersey, and was increasingly based in the south of France, Aix en Provence — introduced in part through Jim's French girlfriend Danielle Aubry. As Jersey is a small island (nine miles long by five miles wide), most of the filming locations on the island can be tracked down with ease. Jim Bergerac and Susan Young's flat was located just above St Aubin, a few doors along from the Somerville Hotel. Part of the interior was in another flat at Gorey , six miles away. Jim's original farmhouse home in the first few series was submerged when the Jersey New Waterworks Company flooded Queen's Valley to create a reservoir in 1991. Plans for this reservoir were referred to at the start of season four, when Bergerac was forced to seek new accommodation because of them, in the process meeting an estate agent who became his new girlfriend (Susan Young).

The original Bureau des Étrangers in the first two seasons was located within the States Building in St Helier's Royal Square, but due to the popularity of the programme, filming was often difficult after the first season, as the pretence of filming a documentary series (a rather boring subject to watch) was spoilt by public recognition of Jim's Triumph Roadster. The interiors of the Bureau, the Royal Barge and Jim's Queens Valley cottage with Francine's studio above, for the first series, were filmed in a studio in Ealing. For the second series the sets were erected for filming in the former Forum Cinema in Grenville Street. The Bureau des Étrangers was then re-located to Haut de la Garenne , a former children's home. The building, on Mont de la Garenne overlooking Mont Orgueil and the Royal Bay of Grouville, ceased being a children's home in 1983 and was re-opened many years later as Jersey's first and only youth hostel. The BBC used Haut de la Garenne as their unit base for the majority of their time filming the series in Jersey, with production offices located at the rear of the building.

In later series, when Jim was set up as a private investigator working out of Charlie Hungerford's offices, the interiors were located inside the front part of Haut de la Garenne, and the exterior was Hemery Row on La Motte Street. Susan Young's office towards the end of her time on the series was also filmed inside Haut de la Garenne. Susan's earlier office, while working for the fictional 'Hobson and Young' was located in the small parade of shops on the corner of Red Houses and La Marquanderie Hill. The Royal Barge aka The Old Court House 'The Royal Barge' was located at the Old Court House, St Aubin a popular inn, hotel and restaurant, at the far end of St Aubin's Harbour with its instantly recognisable window that resembles the stern of an old sailing ship. Lil went on to run a nightclub, 'Lil’s Place', which was the former 'Bonaparte’s' night club at Fort Regent .

Filming on location at Portelet House with Jersey liaison, now Jersey politician, Kevin Lewis guiding John Nettles back while driving the famous Triumph Roadster Noirmont Manor, overlooking Belcroute Bay , was Charlie Hungerford's home throughout season one. While no explanation is given in the show as to why he moves to Windward House for later episodes, Noirmont Manor is notoriously hard to reach, down a very steep hill, and perhaps not suitable for the big BBC film crew vans. The property also changed ownership between series 1 and 2, which may have also had something to do with the change of location to Windward House. Windward House, Mont Sohier, St Brelade (demolished in 2012) formerly with lush grounds overlooking Ouaisné and St Brelade's Bay , was a stunning location used internally and externally throughout all the series. This pink and grey building, with white pillared entrance, first appears in season 1, episode 6 Portrait of Yesterday, as the home and wedding venue of the incidental characters.

Windward House then reappears from season 2, episode 1 as Charlie Hungerford's main residence where he is hosting a large garden fête, and then appears in almost every episode of the show - either used heavily as part of the central plot, or as a backdrop for family gatherings, drinks parties, business meetings, barbecues, marquee events, etc. The entire house was used over time - particularly the living room with French windows, dining room, conservatory and long gallery hallways. External filming regularly included the gardens, paddock, driveways, fruit gardens, greenhouse, cider press and rockery. The house became Bergerac's 'home' when he was in between properties of his own, and due to its unique design, summed up in many people's minds what a Jersey millionaire's house looked like. As is standard practice in film and television drama shot on location, the places portrayed are not intended to create an accurate travelogue of the actual island. In the fictional story on screen, locations from different island locations, often miles apart, were frequently edited together into the same sequence. John Nettles, in his book Bergerac's Jersey, states that the locals were always amused by such editing.

As the series ran for a decade, directors found it increasingly difficult to find locations which had not been over-used in past episodes. While promoting his film White Noise in an interview with Xpose magazine, director Geoffrey Sax described how he made an effort to find new locations, only to return for the actual shoot to find camera tripod marks in the ground, another director having shot there in the meantime. Another early publicity shot taken on the beach at Ouaisne showing Det Sgt Jim Bergerac (John Nettles), Debbie Bergerac (Deborah Grant) and Charlie Hungerford (Terence Alexander) Supernatural Elements The 4th season episode What Dreams May Come? was the start of an annual tradition of episodes with stories that bordered on the supernatural, with a surreal atmosphere.

Later episodes with fantasy elements included the bizarre poisoning of freemasons in Poison, the Christmas episode Fires in the Fall (which features a Bergman-esque representation of Death which appears, to judge from the last line, to have been real in spite of a 'Scooby-Doo' explanation having been offered a scene earlier), A Man of Sorrows which is the only episode of the sixth series set almost entirely outside Jersey, the only episode at all to lack Charlie Hungerford and - partly because of the heroin nature of the storyline, partly because of the lack of familiar characters - a dark, humourless episode unlike any other in the series), the densely plotted The Other Woman, The Dig involving an apparent Viking's curse (apparently inspired by Hammer Horror movies), and Warriors about a group who believed in the existence of Atlantis. Final Episode The final episode filmed was the 1991 Christmas Special titled All for Love which was partially set and filmed in Bath. This episode starred Bill Nighy. The final scene provided a strong hint about Bergerac's future, after Charlie Hungerford had recommended Bergerac for the new position of heading up the Bureau des Étrangers as it was rolled out across the Channel Islands following its success in Jersey.

DVD Release Bergerac is now available on DVD (Region 2, UK) by 2 Entertain/Cinema Club. The first series was released on 8 May 2006, including audio commentary on three of the episodes. The second series was released on 13 July 2006 and the third series was released on 23 October 2006. The other series have been released at regular intervals and the final series was released in 2009. Unfortunately, mistakes occurred in the supply of the source material for the DVD releases which mean the episodes of Series 1 and 6 are highly edited versions, originally broadcast on UK daytime television. This error has since been amended on the Complete DVD Box Set release, which includes all episodes in their full length.

Picture gallery 'The Ice Maiden' Philippa Vale (Liza Goddard) and Jim Bergerac (John Nettles) Click on any image to see a full-size version Detective Sergeant Jim Bergerac Det Sgt Jim Bergerac (John Nettles) poses in front of the Triumph Roadster The first photo shoot Publicity shot taken at Ouaisne showing Det Sgt Jim Bergerac (John Nettles), Debbie Bergerac (Deborah Grant) and Charlie Hungerford (Terence Alexander) Jim and Francine (Cécile Paoli) in 1981 Marianne Bellshade (Celia Imrie) and Jim Bergerac (John Nettles) Jim with his longest lasting girlfriend in the series, estate agent Susan Young (Louise Jameson) above Gorey Harbour BBC Production Crew filming at Portelet House The third Triumph Roadster on show at the 30th Anniversary event held in 2011 as part of the Branchage Film Festival, where many of the original cast and the series creator Robert Banks Stewart were reunited to celebrate Bergerac The first Triumph Roadster used, was in a very poor state of rpair until it was renovated in 2009 The first Roadster, formerly on show

 at Jersey Lion Park BBC Publicity shot taken at Haut de la Garenne Haut de la Garenne ready for filming with the 'dummy' entrance porch, built around a scaffold, in place The 'dummy' entrance porch in the course of being dismantled The Bureau des Etrangers aka Haut de la Garenne 'Peirson House' the fictional name for the headquarters of the Bureau des Etrangers based at Haut de la Garenne The derelict Quatre Bras Hotel, whilst awaiting demolition, was dressed to look fully ablaze by the BBC film crew in 1990 for a scene in the final episode of Bergerac Jim Bergerac and his former father-in-law Charlie Hungerford (Terence Alexander) Jim with his boss Inspector Barney Crozier, later Chief Inspector and finally Superintendant (Sean Arnold - who still lives in Jersey) The Old Court House, known as 'The Royal Barge' in the series St Ouen's Manor, used several times in the series' run of ten years John Nettles in an early publicity shot taken up at Fort Regent Jim on the beach at Ouaisne St Brelade's Church, one of the most picturesque churches on Jersey was well used for filming by the

 BBC over the years Charlie Hungerford in the sun lounge at Windward House John Nettles was used extensively by Jersey Tourism to promote the island as a holiday destination during the 1980s John Nettles in the Triumph Roadster on the slipway at Belcroute Noirmont Manor, used as the mansion home of Charlie Hungerford in Series 1 Entrance to Noirmont Manor, that sits overlooking Belcroute Bay This impressive private house at Flicquet was used in the fourth episode of series 2, called 'Prime Target', as the home of a character played by well known actor Anthony Valentine Terence Alexander as Charlie Hungerford The parade of shops at Red Houses, St Brelade used for the offices of 'Hobson and Young' estate agents, the workplace of Jim's girlfriend Susan Young States South Hill Offices used several times as the States of Jersey Police Headquarters The real States of Jersey Police Headquarters, seen occasionally in the series The lighthouse at Sorel Point on the north coast, the backdrop to scenes between Jim and Francine in the very first episode La Platte Rocque House, used in one of the earlier episodes starring Michelle Collins, who went on to play Cindy Beale in Eastenders and is currently playing

 Stella in Coronation Street Windward House, Mont Sohier, St Brelade used as the mansion home of Charlie Hungerford in Bergerac, except for during Series 1 The entrance porch of Windward House The sorry looking state of Windward House in 2010, prior to its' demolition in 2012 Windward House from the south The drawing room, the setting for many scenes in Bergerac The drawing room The drawing room from the former French windows The hallway of Windward House The kitchen, still with the same wallpaper as seen in the series 30 years earlier A 1995 aerial photograph of Windward House and its' extensive grounds Cecile Paoli h2g2 - 'Bergerac' - the TV Series - Edited Entry 13 Conversations Jersey is commonly perceived (if at all) as a small, pokey little island near France famous for nothing more exciting than tax-evasion and its curiously inbred populace.

Not so. For who, having watched the much-bruited 1 '80s detective series, Bergerac - set against the backdrop of this somewhat tawdry island - can have failed to be moved, perhaps to tears? Bergerac is, in short, a masterpiece. A whole generation of UK television viewers was weaned on the boyish good-looks of the protagonist, played by John Nettles; the waggish, eccentric playboy-millionaire lifestyle of that most loveable of rogues, Charlie Hungerford; and the other (less-important) things that other (less-important) people did throughout. Some hard-bitten cynics have proposed that the fact that John Nettles's career has plummeted into obscurity, coupled with the fact that nobody even knows any more (or probably ever knew for that matter) the name of the actor who played Charlie, that this is undeniable proof of the utter worthlessness of the programme. Well let the critics indulge in their casuistry 2 , we - and the other hitherto uncounted numbers of Bergerac fans - remain unflinching in our devotion to John Nettles.

Early estimates suggest there may be as many as two, or even three, fans backing Mr Nettles all the way. In the face of such popular support the critics claims seem risible. Jim Bergerac offered an alternative to the anti-heroism of the Starsky and Hutch-esque, macho cop of the early 1980s who resented authority and got the dirtiest jobs done by flaunting well-established police procedure, doling out unwarranted levels of violence and becoming unnecessarily confrontational with his superiors. Jim followed the book. His winsome grin and chirpy optimism always won through and he still managed to remain on good terms with the chief of police. Perhaps The Professionals and their ilk have something to learn from mild-mannered, conformist, unthreatening, and slightly boring Bergerac. 1 Much reported, from the French bruit. So now you know. 2 Quibbling, for those of you who don't know the OED backwards. Bergerac (TV Series 1981–1991) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later.

X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error 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: Philippa Vale is a lady with a reputation as a jewel thief so that, when she comes to Jersey on the eve of George Thomas's private auction of a diamond worth a quarter of a million pounds, Jim is on ... 8.5 Jim is summoned from Jersey to spend Christmas on the Costa Del Sol where a pair of small-time British crooks have tried to muscle in on Charlie's latest business venture. When Jim gets involved he ... 8.4 Philippa Vale returns to the island to recover the stolen diamonds she hid underwater on her last visit, unaware that Jim had anticipated their hiding place and recovered them. Her presence attracts ...

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The mandate of CI5 was to fight terrorism ... See full summary » Stars: Gordon Jackson, Martin Shaw, Lewis Collins Edit Storyline 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. Plot Summary | Add Synopsis Plot Keywords: 18 October 1981 (UK) See more » Also Known As: Jim Bergerac ermittelt See more » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia (March 2008) The former children's home at Haut de la Garenne, used as the filming location for the Bureau des Etrangers where Bergerac worked, was at the centre of a police investigation amid allegations of child abuse at the home. See more » Quotes Charlie Hungerford : Well, he buys me a drink. Now and then.So long as I pay for it myself. Detective Sergeant Jim Bergerac : I must remember not to let him buy me one.

I loved this show - in the early years 10 July 2006 | by sith_suzie (United Kingdom) – See all my reviews I felt, after reading the ONE other review that I had to stick up for this show. I remember reading that this show was coming to our screens and really wanting to watch it and absolutely adored it from the first moment, the beautiful locations, the gorgeous car (Triumph Roadster) and totally fell in love with John Nettles! (I was only 13) I even begged my folks to take me to Jersey - and we found a good deal and went! I read about other reviewers commenting on the ridiculously high body count but please remember that Jim worked for the Bureau Of Strangers, and most of the fatalities were visitors, course, he also appeared to investigate a lot of local crime... Anyway, I loved this show and happily watch it during UKTV Gold re-runs and yes, its dated, but for me it brings back the old magic. Wonderful stuff. 12 of 12 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?

Yes Bergerac is back: BBC remakes 1980s crime series but John Nettles unlikely to be back in the lead role that made him famous | Daily Mail Online comments He's back: BBC series Bergerac, starring John Nettles could be brought back, but Mr Nettles is very unlikely to return The BBC could remake classic Jersey-based crime drama Bergerac, but its original star John Nettles is unlikely to be playing the role that made him so famous, it emerged today. It is more than 20 years since the original ratings hit was axed but the Corporation says a new version is in development, but with a younger Jim Bergerac. BBC bosses are eager to copy the success of ITV's Endeavour, which follows the career of the young Inspector Morse. A spokesman told MailOnline the new show is in development, but has not yet been commissioned. Insiders say it wants to make the drama more appealing to a younger audience rather than the more middle-aged market who watched it decades ago The original Bergerac starred John Nettles as the title character, a casually dressed detective with a vintage sports car solving crimes against the sunny backdrop of the Channel Islands.

It ran for a decade on the BBC from 1981 to 1991. After it ended, Nettles went on to star in the highly successful Midsomer Murder series on ITV. It is developing what the makers call a 'reboot' of Bergerac with BBC's in house drama team and with the blessing of the original series creator Robert Banks Stewart. He told industry journal Broadcast: 'The team involved has full artistic freedom to recreate Bergerac the way they see it in the 21st century. 'Obviously the unique atmosphere of Jersey and the island's involvement will count for a lot.' Iconic: John Nettles in the 1949 Triumph Roadster that became so famous in the TV show based on Jersey After losing out to ITV successes like Downton Abbey and Mr Selfridge in recent drama ratings battles, the show could help revive the BBC's fortunes. And it may also restore some of Jersey's reputation beyond that of a tax-dodging haven for celebrities like Jimmy Carr who had a reported £3.3 million stashed in an account there. Bergerac | Drama Channel Drama Channel See episodes Hide episodes Something to Hide Another thrilling case.

Jim is invited to a fashion show in France by Danielle's cousin, a talented designer. Soon however, there is murder on the catwalk... tomorrow, 9am Remind Me The Dark Horse The action-packed crime show which made John Nettles a star in the 1980s. Charlie Hungerford persuades Jim to return to Jersey to help find his friend's missing wife. Friday, 9am Remind Me Snow in Provence John Nettles of Midsomer fame is Jersey's number one action hero. Jim is involved in a drugs sting in the south of France whilst working as a reluctant babysitter. Monday, 9am Remind Me The Evil That Men Do Reformed boozer Jim Bergerac tracks down criminals, but strictly by the book. An advertisement in a local paper lands Jim a client he would rather not handle. Tuesday, 9am Remind Me My Friend Charlie The show that gripped us all in the 1980s, with a young John Nettles as the detective tackling crime in scenic Jersey. Charlie gets an offer that is hard to refuse.

January 11, 9am Remind Me On the Rocks A youthful John Nettles in the Jersey detective drama series. An 80th birthday party in France turns out to be more eventful than Jim could possibly have imagined. January 12, 9am Remind Me The Waiting Game The long-running detective drama which gave Jersey a chance to show off its beauty spots. Bergerac is employed to probe some companies, but is he in danger? January 13, 9am Remind Me Warriors John Nettles is the Jersey detective in the popular series. Bergerac arrives in England to find a runaway wife and finds himself a guest at an Atlantean weekend. January 16, 9am Remind Me The Assassin Detective drama from the 1980s with Jersey's resourceful policeman. Jim is summoned to a lonely castle in Brittany to meet a mysterious man named Hapgood. January 17, 9am Remind Me The Lohans John Nettles in his TV breakthrough role as the Jersey detective who always plays it by the book. Jim must guard a priceless set of porcelain figures from China.

January 18, 9am Remind Me Picking It Up A youthful John Nettles stars as Jersey's most famous crime-fighting hero. Bergerac leaves his sick bed to investigate when a colleague is killed at Jersey Airport. January 19, 9am Remind Me Nice People Die in Bed The addictive Jersey cop series with John Nettles. The head of a famine charity is found dead in his hotel suite, but an autopsy confirms he didn't die in bed. January 20, 9am Remind Me Unlucky Dip Crime-busting action with John Nettles. A pickpocket becomes embroiled in a drug-dealing plot when he unwittingly steals cocaine from a mule on his way to Jersey. January 23, 9am Remind Me Campaign for Silence John Nettles stars as the Jersey crimebuster. A string of accidents implies that someone wants to prevent a Korean War veteran from publishing his memoirs. January 24, 9am Remind Me See You in Moscow John Nettles, star of 'Midsomer Murders', is the Jersey cop.

A civil servant exposed as a spy tries to flee to Moscow, but her Russian contact is out to kill her. January 25, 9am Remind Me Portrait of Yesterday Jersey is our destination for more crime-solving with the troubled cop. A young curate is found unconscious in a church and a group of students are suspected. January 26, 9am Remind Me Last Chance for a Loser Classic TV from the 80s, with the Jersey cop who plays strictly by the rules. Jim is on the trail of an ex-golf pro following a spate of robberies. January 27, 9am Remind Me Late for a Funeral Vintage crime cracking with Midsomer Murders star John Nettles. Bergerac investigates the death of a skin-diver, who is found with a Luftwaffe pilot's body. January 30, 9am Remind Me Relative Values Mystery solving with the cop keeping order on the small isle of Jersey. Jim tries to discover who murdered Henry Bernard, the meanest millionaire on the island. January 31, 9am See episodes Hide episodes Picking It Up A youthful John Nettles stars as Jersey's most famous crime-fighting hero.

Bergerac leaves his sick bed to investigate when a colleague is killed at Jersey Airport. January 19, 9am Remind Me Nice People Die in Bed The addictive Jersey cop series with John Nettles. The head of a famine charity is found dead in his hotel suite, but an autopsy confirms he didn't die in bed. January 20, 9am Remind Me Unlucky Dip Crime-busting action with John Nettles. A pickpocket becomes embroiled in a drug-dealing plot when he unwittingly steals cocaine from a mule on his way to Jersey. January 23, 9am Remind Me Campaign for Silence John Nettles stars as the Jersey crimebuster. A string of accidents implies that someone wants to prevent a Korean War veteran from publishing his memoirs. January 24, 9am Remind Me See You in Moscow John Nettles, star of 'Midsomer Murders', is the Jersey cop. A civil servant exposed as a spy tries to flee to Moscow, but her Russian contact is out to kill her. January 25, 9am Remind Me Portrait of Yesterday Jersey is our destination for more crime-solving with the troubled cop.

A young curate is found unconscious in a church and a group of students are suspected. January 26, 9am Remind Me Last Chance for a Loser Classic TV from the 80s, with the Jersey cop who plays strictly by the rules. Jim is on the trail of an ex-golf pro following a spate of robberies. January 27, 9am Remind Me Late for a Funeral Vintage crime cracking with Midsomer Murders star John Nettles. Bergerac investigates the death of a skin-diver, who is found with a Luftwaffe pilot's body. January 30, 9am Remind Me Relative Values Mystery solving with the cop keeping order on the small isle of Jersey. Jim tries to discover who murdered Henry Bernard, the meanest millionaire on the island. January 31, 9am Remind Me The Hood and the Harlequin An adventure for our Jersey-based detective from before he moved to Midsomer. A gangster's girlfriend is the only clue to his whereabouts. Not scheduled See episodes Hide episodes A Message for the Rich Another exciting case for John Nettles.

Mrs Honeyman, an ardent reader of thrillers, finds that real-life crime is more surprising than a paperback plot. Not scheduled Not scheduled Always Leave Them Laughing Jim dons his leather jacket for more Jersey-bound crime drama. A malicious crank has something to tell summer show celebrity Andy Galbraith. Not scheduled Not scheduled Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie Nostalgic 80s adventure with the Jersey cop trying to stay off the sauce. Charlie Hungerford's foray into politics poses problems, including murder. Not scheduled Not scheduled Prime Target Long before his move to Midsomer, John Nettles tackled villains among the sophisticates of the Channel Islands. A French murder mystery turns into a case for Bergerac. Not scheduled Not scheduled Almost like a Holiday John Nettles stars in the Jersey-set crime series. The Bureau is put under pressure to find the mugger of a holidaymaker, but Vincent Parkin doesn't help. Not scheduled Not scheduled Fall of a Birdman Crime-cracking fun with our tough-guy Jersey cop. Bergerac investigates whether the death of a stuntman during the filming of a TV commercial was an accident. Not scheduled Not scheduled A Miracle Every Week Drama with Jersey's top detective.

A penniless Indian arrives on Jersey, claiming to be a faith healer. Soon Jim has to stop an attempt on the young man's life. Not scheduled Not scheduled A Perfect Recapture Adventures with the Jersey cop. Bergerac is not convinced when Inspector West announces that the hunt for a wanted criminal is over. With guest star Celia Imrie. Not scheduled Not scheduled The Moonlight Girls Another case for Jersey's toughest but kindest cop. When Bergerac investigates a Belgian stablegirl who is living a life of luxury, his enquiries reveal a killer. Not scheduled See episodes Hide episodes Ninety Per Cent Proof The Jersey cop played by John Nettles embarks on another adventure. Recovering alcoholic Bergerac gets drunk and claims to have seen a murder. Was it real? Not scheduled Not scheduled A Hole in the Bucket A young-looking John Nettles stars in the detective drama. When Terri Fuller arrives on Jersey she is clearly no ordinary tourist - the woman with her has a gun. Not scheduled Not scheduled Holiday Snaps Cracking 80s police drama series. The French police believe that Tony Morel killed his wife - Bergerac sets out to prove that he is an innocent victim of circumstance.

Not scheduled Not scheduled Ice Maiden When notorious jewel thief Philippa Vale hits town just in time for the private sale of a large diamond, Jim concentrates on maximising security - but it all goes wrong! Not scheduled Not scheduled Come Out Fighting Nostalgic mystery-cracking with the hunky detective. With the island's first major boxing match only days away, Bergerac finds that he has to arrest the challenger. Not scheduled Not scheduled A Touch of Eastern Promise The classic police drama series set in that hotbed of crime - Jersey. Bergerac has his doubts about the supposed accidents which befall an Arab visitor. Not scheduled Not scheduled A Cry in the Night Police drama series set in Jersey with a youthful looking John Nettles. Bergerac investigates the apparently accidental death of Rupert Galliers. Not scheduled Not scheduled The Company You Keep The gripping police series that gave John Nettles his big break. Most successful robberies depend on information. Sadly for Bergerac, so does police work. Not scheduled Not scheduled Tug of War John Nettles in the days before his move to Midsomer, in the Jersey-based police drama series. A father has a particular reason for choosing Jersey for a holiday.

Not scheduled Not scheduled House Guests The Jersey cop drama with the tough gentleman in the leather jacket, John Nettles. A private meeting of European financiers attracts some extremely dangerous attention. Not scheduled Not scheduled Offshore Trades Classic mystery. Why are there so many crimes on the beautiful island of Jersey? A scuba diver gets washed up on the beach, and a French film star's wife disappears. Not scheduled Not scheduled What Dreams May Come? John Nettles is the Jersey detective who wonders if someone can literally be frightened to death. Jim investigates what could be the perfect murder. Not scheduled Not scheduled Low Profile Jersey cop Jim becomes involved in a hunt for sunken treasure through an eccentric old lady's mysterious past. Soon he's on the trail of a property tycoon and gangster. Not scheduled Not scheduled Return of the Ice Maiden Classic 80s crimebusting with John Nettles. Jim meets up with the captivating - but as yet uncaptured - jewel thief Philippa Vale, played by Liza Goddard. Not scheduled Not scheduled Chrissie John Nettles is Jersey's top cop. A husband and wife are too busy with their upcoming fashion show to notice that their daughter's nanny is not what she seems to be.

Not scheduled Not scheduled The Tennis Racket Jersey cop Bergerac is assigned to protect spoilt tennis star Rory O'Brien - who could he be modelled on? - following death threats, but the two don't get on. Not scheduled Not scheduled Sins of the Fathers Harry Hoffman might be Hollywood's favourite `German', but he is nobody else's. Threats to his life come as no surprise, least of all his fellow actors. Not scheduled Not scheduled Avenge, O Lord Police drama in Jersey, with Jim Bergerac still running about in that leather jacket. Jim becomes involved in political intrigue when he goes after a hired killer. Not scheduled Not scheduled Winner Takes All The vintage Jersey police drama. Jim investigates a death threat against a brilliant millionaire computer engineer. Not scheduled Not scheduled Root and Branch Jim travels from Jersey to France when a criminal he arrested in the past takes his revenge - by taking Charlie, Debbie and Kim hostage in Brittany. Not scheduled Not scheduled Desirable Little Residence Timeless telly from the popular Jersey-based police drama. Susan is endangered by a prospective buyer for a run-down bungalow she is trying to sell.

Not scheduled Not scheduled The Deadly Virus When a group of animal activists raid a laboratory freeing four monkeys, little do they realise the appalling consequences of their actions. John Nettles stars. Not scheduled Not scheduled Sparta Midsomer's John Nettles stars. Philippa asks for Bergerac's help when she is threatened by an extreme right wing organisation over a mystery notebook she knows nothing about. Not scheduled Not scheduled Thanks for Everything Before he moved to Midsomer, John Nettles was the number one detective in Jersey. The mysterious disappearance of a financier leads to complications for Jim. Not scheduled Not scheduled Poison A spooky episode of the police drama with John Nettles in 1980s Jersey. Jim is drawn into the world of Freemasonry when a death occurs during an initiation ceremony. Not scheduled Not scheduled Private Fight Jersey's most famous cop tackles another mystery. Jim finds himself the target of a ruthless criminal when he tries to help Charlie face a skeleton from his past. Not scheduled Not scheduled Whatever Lola Wants Destination: Jersey with a youthful John Nettles. Susan is unhappy when Jim looks after a supergrass's mother who is under threat from a gang leader.

Not scheduled Not scheduled Crossed Swords Jersey-set police drama with John Nettles. Jim's involvement in a dispute between two feuding families causes problems in his attempts to reconcile with Susan. Not scheduled Not scheduled A Horse of a Different Colour Jersey's crime-fighting hero. The theft of a racehorse and the return of Phillipa Vale force Jim to reappraise his relationship with Susan. Not scheduled Not scheduled Burnt Jersey's most famous detective has more than his fair share of personal problems in the crime drama. Frustrated by Susan's silence, Jim throws himself into his work. Not scheduled Not scheduled The Sin of Forgiveness John Nettles stars in the popular police drama set on the channel islands. Jim faces a moral dilemma at the first Jersey International Music Festival. Not scheduled Not scheduled Natural Enemies Charlie Hungerford asks Bergerac for help when he receives a series of threatening phone calls, but is he hiding something from the detective? Jersey-set drama. Not scheduled Not scheduled Tangos in the Night Classic detective drama with the Jersey copper as Jim investigates the theft of diamonds from one of the island's leading socialites. Not scheduled Not scheduled The Other Woman Crime-cracking capers with John Nettles, before his move to Midsomer.

Jim unearths disturbing facts during his investigations into Graham Hawkesworth's death. Not scheduled Not scheduled Weekend Off In the popular detective drama starring John Nettles, Jim's plans for a relaxing weekend are turned upside down by a last-minute assignment. Give the man a break! Not scheduled Not scheduled When Did You Last See Your Father? Jim finds himself at odds with Crozier when he tries to arrest a man suspected of attacking a young girl on the overnight ferry. Not scheduled Not scheduled Old Acquaintance The enthralling 80s police drama series with John Nettles. The simultaneous arrivals in Jersey of athlete Peter Jason and Philippa Vale create trouble for Jim. Not scheduled Not scheduled Trenchard's Last Case Cue the brilliant theme tune for more of the exciting police drama series set in lovely Jersey. Jim's puzzled when a retired detective turns up to fish. Not scheduled Not scheduled My Name Is Sergeant Bergerac John Nettles is back in the leather jacket as the tough Jersey detective. Bergerac investigates a con artist who is being pursued by two criminals. Not scheduled Not scheduled The Dig John Nettles stars in his days before moving to the Midsomer area.

An archaeological dig starts a frightening chain of events, culminating in the death of a student. Not scheduled Not scheduled Roots of Evil Cue accordion for that fantastic theme tune! Jim Bergerac combats more Jersey-based criminals. A man refuses to help police find the men who are threatening him. Not scheduled Not scheduled Entente Cordiale Gripping cop drama. Bergerac changes location when a French private detective is found dead in Charlie's study. Jim goes to Provence to investigate. Not scheduled Not scheduled In Love and War More adventures with Jersey's top cop, Jim Bergerac. A business friend of Charlie's sticks her neck out when she harbours a fugitive from South Africa. Not scheduled Not scheduled Under Wraps John Nettles stars in the exciting police drama based on the isle of Jersey. Jim Bergerac needs to act quickly when nerve gas is stolen from a research laboratory. Not scheduled Not scheduled All the Sad Songs John Nettles stars in the 1980s detective drama series. Following a chance meeting at the races, Bergerac is drawn into the world of the cabaret circuit.

Not scheduled Not scheduled The Messenger Boy Jim ventures out of Jersey to the Big Smoke in the cult detective drama series, as he travels to London to help a friend whose daughter has been kidnapped. Not scheduled Not scheduled Diplomatic Incident An unhappy Jim is ordered to give up his French holiday to protect a VIP from assassination. Life's never quiet in the Jersey-set detective drama. Not scheduled The Channel Islands / Useful Notes - TV Tropes YMMV The Channel Isles: Jersey (no, not New Jersey - think of it as this island's More Populous Spinoff ), Guernsey, Alderney and Sark. Also, Herm, which is small enough to be lumped in with Guernsey. These are British "Crown Dependencies", despite the fact that they are much closer to France. You see, this dates from back in the days when the Kingdom of England was just one small part of a large Empire ruled by an ambitious French family, the Plantagenets (a.k.a.

the Angevins).note Besides being the King of England, the head of the family was Lord of Ireland, Duke of Normandy, Duke of Aquitaine, Duke of Gascony, Count of Anjou, Count of Poitou, Count of Maine, Count of Touraine, Count of Saintonge, Count of Marche, Count of Perigord, Count of Limousin, Count of Nantes, and Count of Quercy , and had influence over the Duke of Brittany, the Duke of Cornwall, the King of Scotland, and the various petty principalities of Wales. The French king didn't like the fact that one of his vassals owned more land than he did, so they went to war ( The Hundred Years War ... and several other wars). Eventually, the rulers of England lost all of their French territories except for the Channel Islands. And after that, the French and the English lived happily ever after and never quarrelled over anything ever again . The Channel Islands were occupied by the Germans during the Second World War. They were so heavily fortified that the Allies never attempted to recapture them; they were only liberated days after VE day.

The occupation was harsh, but probably no worse than many other places under Nazi occupation. There was a small-scale resistance movement, and there was a daring British commando raid on Sark. The islands were ecstatically pleased to be liberated and that their evacuees could finally come home, and Liberation Day (or Homecoming Day) is a national holidaynote Oddly, the official German stance was that the Islands were merely under German administration in the name of King George VI. After the liberation, some of the men jailed by the Germans under the occupation were sent to Winchester prison to complete their sentences.. Today the islands are still littered with the remains of German fortifications, and there's at least one very good War Museum if you are into that sort of thing. The islands are also popular with tourists who like to hog the beaches (although a lot less than they used to be) and popular with anyone who wants to avoid paying taxes. The islands don't pay any value-added tax on cheap items (under £20) imported or exported there either, so online CD and DVD retailers have made a killing by locating their offices there.

However, this looks set to change with the closure of the UK VAT loophole from 1st April 2012, in order to provide a level playing field for UK-based retailers. In addition, Jersey also contains a Nigel Mansell museum...above the Mitsubishi dealership run by his son. Visitors to Jersey should note that many of the road names are in Jèrriais, which is similar but not identical to French and you can't legally drive faster than 40 miles per hour anywhere on the island. Visitors to Sark should note that cars are entirely banned; only tractors and horse-drawn vehicles are allowed. The "British Crown Dependency" thing means that the islands are not part of the UK. Queen Elizabeth II is the constitutional monarch (the only part of the Duchy of Normandy still held by the British crown); the isles are split into two different Bailiwicks (the Bailiwick of Guernsey includes Guernsey, Alderney and Sark, by the way); their parliaments do all of the day-to-day ruling.

The UK government is responsible for the defence of the Channel Islands, for representing the Channel Islands on the international stage, and for the ultimate good governance of the Channel Islands (whatever that means). Most of the fiction (and indeed non-fiction) involving the Channel Islands also involves the Second World War. There have been several documentaries on how people coped during the occupation, and several books dealing with the factual details of the occupation or stories of peoples' experiences of that time. An exception to this is the 1980s crime series Bergerac , set on Jersey. Also, the British writer John Christopher seems to have a fondness for the islands; at least two of his Cosy Catastrophe novels (Wrinkle in the Skin and The World in Winter) have some of their action centered there. In 2008, Jersey was in the news a lot (in the UK at least) because of what appeared to be the remains of a child's skull found hidden within the grounds of a former childrens' home. There were fears that there may have been an organized "child abuse ring" and that the local authorities were being deliberately obstructive and attempting to cover this up. It was a piece of coconut.

Between 2002 and 2008 the Barclay Brothersnote Reclusive billionaires, owners of one of Britain's largest catalogue companies and the Daily Telegraph. attempted to take over the island of Sark and rule it as their Fortress of Solitude, as covered in Private Eye . They did this by getting the old feudal system abolished and thus bringing democracy to the island for the first time. However, the islanders promptly voted (in 2008) for whoever the Barclays didn't want. The Channel Islands also have the smallest ITV franchise, Channel Television. Until 2011, Channel was the only ITV franchisee not otherwise folded into a bigger media group (ITV plc, UTV or STV), since having been folded into ITV plc. Historically it occupied an odd place, being borderline unsustainable due to the ridiculously tiny viewership, and often escaping many of the worst strikes to hit the ITV network on the basis that any withdrawal of labour would cause the station to go under.

In recent years it has been used mainly as a contractor for the other ITV companies to check through their programmes to ensure they comply with Ofcom regulations (and, handily, receive the blame if they don't do a thorough enough job.) Famous Channel Islanders Lillie Langtry, the "Jersey Lily". an actor who was also a mistress of the later Edward VII, Media featuring the Channel Islands: The Others is set on a remote mansion on Jersey, a few months after VE-Day. She mentions sucessfully keeping the German occupants off her premises, after her husband went MIA during the Battle Of France. Both the book and film version of The Eagle Has Landed features Jersey as the base of operations of the Nazi protagonists. Features the Irish turncoat collaborator getting into a bar brawl with some very disgruntled islanders (for four obvious reasonsnote for being Irish, being a turncoat, collaborating with the Germans, and being a weird condescending bastard to the other pub patrons). Enemy at the Door is a 1970s historical drama series set in the Channel Islands during the German occupation. The focus is on Guernsey, with one episode on Sark, although most of the location filming was actually done on Jersey.

Bergerac is a 1980s crime series featuring John Nettles as Jim Bergerac, a detective in the Jersey police force. The 2004 one-season ITV drama Island at War was set on the fictional St. Gregory, an amalgamation of Jersey and Guernsey. Filmed in fact in the Isle of Man, it got heavy criticism from locals. Alternative Title(s): Four Little Tax Havens :: Indexes :: Enemy at the Door (TV Series 1978–1980) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Drama about the Nazi occupation of the Channel Islands during the Second World War. Stars: Reinicke organizes a dance for soldiers and local girls to attract good publicity. Anton Schen, a young Austrian, takes a shine to Marie Weston, whose widowed father, a lawyer who fought in World War...

8.6 Arrogant Prussian officer Major Von Bulow comes to the island and is billeted with Peter whilst he trains soldiers for the Russian front. He recognizes Chantal,a French prostitute in the Germans' ... 8.5 On her father's death Betty Ridge gets work as a cleaner for the Germans,meeting young soldier Erich,with whom she spends a romantic evening. At a dance their association scandalizes locals who taunt... 8.4 a list of 53 titles created 07 Feb 2012 a list of 1931 titles created 11 Nov 2012 a list of 39 titles created 13 Jun 2014 a list of 35 titles created 30 Aug 2015 a list of 20 titles created 18 Oct 2015 Title: Enemy at the Door (1978–1980) 8/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Island at War (TV Mini-Series 2004) Drama | War Period: Second World War.

A quiet channel island community is thrown into turmoil by the invasion forces of Nazi Germany. Stars: Saskia Reeves, Owen Teale, Julia Ford In this series, inspired by real events during World War II, the kind, intelligent and worrisome Albert Foiret runs both a café, which is the only notable public house in a small Belgian ... See full summary » Stars: Bernard Hepton, Angela Richards, Clifford Rose Anzac Girls (TV Mini-Series 2014) Action | Drama | History The true stories of extraordinary young women who witness the brutality and heroism of war and rise to meet the challenge. Stars: Georgia Flood, Antonia Prebble, Laura Brent Ross Poldark returns home after American Revolutionary War and rebuilds his life with a new business venture, making new enemies and finding a new love where he least expects it. Stars: Aidan Turner, Eleanor Tomlinson, Jack Farthing 21 January 1978 (UK) See more » Also Known As: Nemico alla porta See more » Company Credits Did You Know? Trivia John Nettles portrays a Detective Sergeant in one episode of this series, set on the island of Jersey.

From 1981-91 he portrayed Detective Sergeant Jim Bergerac, in a series set on the island of Jersey. See more » Frequently Asked Questions Enjoyable series, a bit stagey 19 February 2012 | by Marlburian (United Kingdom) – See all my reviews I came across this drama some months ago two-thirds of the way through its showing on the "Yesterday" channel here in the UK. Now it's being repeated again, and I've seen perhaps half the episodes. Hopefully I'll get around to seeing them all when/if it's repeated again! It's well worth watching and explores some interesting situations between the occupiers and residents. But it never ran to a third series, which would have had to deal with a worsening situation as the war progressed, supplies dried up and Jewish citizens deported. I'm not one for characterising all, or indeed many, Germans in the war as Nazi thugs, but those most frequently featured in the series do come across as particularly humane, in fact benign - with the exception, of course, of Reinicke. I assume that all the characters are fictitious.

With the series being first screened 35 years after the Occupation there would have been plenty of Guernsey people alive to have commented on the authenticity. Perhaps now and then things get a bit stagey, that is, as it's a stage play, with some quite wordy dialogue. But I am looking forward to viewing the episodes I haven't seen yet. 7 of 8 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes

Question: The 1980’s UK television series ‘Bergerac’ was set on which island?
Answer: Jersey