redram91 I am 15 years old and have been watching Bergerac for only a few months. Nevertheless I have given the show a lot of thought and have formulated a few ideas. It is quite entertaining to say the least. There is no episode (that I have seen) that is completely boring, but I'm sure some exist.Its roots definitely exist in Secret Agent starring Patrick McGoohan. The cinematography, the acting, the direction, the writing, and certainly the music. In fact, most of the writers and directors were Secret Agent veterans. However, the writing is still crisp, and the show always has fresh twists that you won't be able to guess.The filming is wonderful. Although the first few seasons are a bit low budget, the scenery of Jersey makes up for this fact. The music, especially the piano and the end music where "John Nettles" is credited is wonderful. I particularly love those ominous or poignant endings which freeze and turn to the creepy music where the credits are given. John Nettles, whom I enjoy watching on Midsomer Murders, is not wonderful in the first few episodes, but he quickly picks up the role. The guest stars are also superb. The scripts, as I mentioned before, are really original. I won't give too much away but be sure to check out episodes like House Guests, S.P.A.R.T.A., Last Chance for a Loser, Campaign of Silence, Fires in the Fall, or Ice Maiden. Previous viewers have commented on the lack of reality due to the high body count. OK, who cares? Do you really think James Bond, Secret Agent, Miami Vice, or even Law and Order maintain reality ALL the time? Absolutely not. But, the show is much more intelligent than most of the TV shows made nowadays or even during the 80s. Although somewhat dated and somewhat poorly produced during the first couple seasons, this show will always be one of my favorites due to its creativity, witty dialogue, and plot.

jamescredmond I agree with other readers who felt that Bergerac outlived his shelf life, but isn't this typical of the BBC when they realise they've got a hit on their hands? instead of letting a good idea run its natural course they flog it to death, detracting from the originality, which the earlier series certainly had. for all that, Bergerac is a well-crafted piece of TV. there was only one episode which I found truly awful, centring on a faded singer with a drink problem who meets up with his old duet-partner. cue jealous husband, dreadful singing, tragic demise and weak twist to the plot.the rest were either good or outstanding. I have no problem in recommending bergerac. watch, regardlessof the weather. bergerac is available on DVD from may 06 from the bbc shop.

christopher-miles I have read the comments about this TV Series and I more or less agree with them. The majority of the programmes were boring or samey but the ones that did stand out are as follows.At this point, I have to admit that I've forgotten the titles of the episodes but forgive me for that.Anyway, the first one is about a Mercenary, who misquotes Milton, who comes to the island to kill somebody.The Second is when Bergerac is sent to London and links up with an undercover policeman.The last one is when a magician, that's Aleister Crowley not Paul Daniels, arrives on the island at the same time that Bergerac believes one of his girlfriends is seeing somebody else.

Theo Robertson BERGERAC certainly has high production values but to have a detective series set on Jersey ( Pop 60, 000 ) where in real life a bike being stolen or a pub brawl makes the front page of the local newspaper seems somewhat silly . Week in week out Jim Bergerac has to deal with jewel heists , drug dealers , murderers , and international terrorists ! . Worse than that each episode seems to have a bigger body count than the average episode of MIAMI VICE . Perhaps the show should have concentrated more on comedic episodes like the one with Norman Wisdom who is mugged on the island and claims he was a servant to the Royal family , only he`s not and the episode revolves around his lie not being found out