The detective heads to Spain & gets tangled up in a power struggle

Bergerac Christmas Special 1988: Retirement Plan

Christmas Special 1988. John Nettles stars as the Jersey detective who travels to Spain to deal with someone threatening Charlie, and finds himself caught up in gang warfare.

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John Nettles is the brooding detective in this classic 80s crime caper

John Nettles stars as the brooding detective in this classic 80s crime caper set on sunny Jersey. Bergerac has his own way of solving cases - much to the chagrin of his boss.

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Investigating a colleague's death, Bergerac stumbles upon an arms deal.

Picking It Up

When Sir Edward Lister is found dead, it is assumed he died in the arms of another woman.

Nice People Die in Bed

Jim faces brutality charges when he investigates a drug courier.

Unlucky Dip

Jim faces brutality charges when he investigates a drug courier who had his package lifted by a pickpocket, who's now trying to sell the stuff himself.

Jim tries to discover who is trying to silence a Korean War veteran.

Campaign for Silence

Jim tries to discover who is trying to silence a Korean War veteran who is writing his memoirs.

A civil servant exposed as a spy tries to flee to Moscow via Jersey.

See You in Moscow

Bergerac discovers a young curate unconscious in his church.

Portrait  of Yesterday

When a young curate is found unconscious in his church, Bergerac's investigations lead him to the Mitchell family.

Charlie is one of the victims of a series of well-planned burglaries.

Last Chance for a Loser

Charlie is one of the victims of a series of well-planned burglaries focused on the richest homes

Two bodies from the sea provide a puzzle.

Late for a Funeral

Two bodies from the sea provide a puzzle. One has been dead for a few hours, but the other drowned over 40 years ago.

The son of a millionaire thinks his father's housekeeper is dangerous.

Relative Values

The son of an eccentric millionaire suspects that his father's housekeeper plans to kill her employer for his fortune.

A French gangster is hiding out somewhere in Europe.

The Hood and the Harlequin

A French gangster is hiding out somewhere in Europe. So when his girlfriend flies to Jersey, Bergerac and the bureau are alerted.

Jim's daughter goes missing then a ransom is demanded.

A Message for the Rich

A French murder turns into a case for Bergerac when the dead man proves to be from Jersey.

For comedian Andy Galbraith, malicious cranks can be a hazard.

Always Leave Them Laughing

For comedian Andy Galbraith, malicious cranks can be a hazard - but when Christine Bolton accuses him of attempted rape, Jim aims to get to the truth.

Charlie Hungerford's foray into politics poses problems for Jim.

Clap Hands Here Comes Charlie

Prime Target

The bureau is put under pressure to find the mugger of a holidaymaker.

Almost Like a Holiday

The bureau is put under pressure to find the mugger of a holidaymaker, but Vincent Parkin's vivid imagination doesn't help.

Death interrupts the filming of a TV commercial.

Fall of a Birdman

Death interrupts the filming of a TV commercial. For Bergerac the problem is - did the stuntman fall, or was he pushed?

A penniless man arrives in Jersey, claiming to be a faith healer.

A Miracle Every Week

Crozier gets news that the wife of Britain's most wanted criminal is headed to Jersey.

A Perfect Recapture

Crozier gets news that the wife of Britain's most wanted criminal is headed to Jersey by overnight ferry.

Bergerac investigates a Belgian stable girl living a life of luxury and uncovers a killer.

The Moonlight Girls

Bergerac gets drunk and claims to have seen a murder which didn't happen.

Ninety Per Cent Proof

During a court case in which he is trying to prove that Jerry LeFevre burnt down the Bishops Rock Hotel for the insurance, Jim is approached by glamorous Irene Maybank, who says her husband is trying to kill her.

Bergerac cancels his leave & lies about why in an attempt to protect two women.

A Hole in the Bucket

Drug addict Terri Fuller arrives on Jersey with policewoman Liz Phillips under the witness protection scheme.

A French office asks Bergerac for help in proving a tourist from Jersey killed his wife.

Holiday Snaps

Whilst Jersey couple Tony and Janet Morel are staying at a French camp-site Janet is murdered, requiring Jim to liaise with the French police.

Notorious jewel thief Philippa Vale hits town in time for the sale of a large diamond.

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 and seems to have it all sewn up. But the impossible happens when the diamond is stolen mid-auction.

Bergerac arrests the challenger in the island's first major professional boxing match.

Come Out Fighting

With the island's first major professional boxing match only days away, Bergerac finds that he has to arrest the challenger.

Bergerac has his doubts about the supposed accidents which befall a visitor.

A Touch of Eastern Promise

Bergerac investigates the apparently accidental death of Rupert Galliers.

A Cry in the Night

Bergerac struggles to find information on a robbery.

The Company You Keep

Most successful robberies depend on information. Unfortunately for Bergerac, so does most successful police work.

A father has a particular reason for choosing Jersey as a holiday destination.

Tug of War

When Jack Broughton takes his son Geoff on holiday, he doesn't choose Jersey just for the sun and sand.

A private meeting of European financiers attracts some extremely dangerous attention.

House Guests

Bergerac is tasked with protecting a journalist for a mafia informer's final confession.

The Last Interview

Bergerac is tasked with protecting a famous journalist when a mafia informer wishes to divulge one final confession.

The hunt for sunken treasure brings a disreputable property tycoon to Jersey.

Low Profile

The hunt for sunken treasure brings a renowned underwater archaeologist and a disreputable property tycoon to Jersey.

The hunt for Mary Lou Costain leads Bergerac to set a thief to catch another thief.

Return of the Ice Maiden

A bungled operation to catch notorious trader Mary Lou Costain leads Bergerac to set a thief to catch another thief.

Ahead of their Paris show, fashion designers Paul and Simone Demoins are kidnapped.

Chrissie

Fashion designers Paul and Simone Demoins have their designs for their Paris show stolen - and are then kidnapped.

Bergerac is assigned to protect a rising young tennis star after death threats.

The Tennis Racket

Bergerac is assigned to protecting rising young tennis star Rory O'Brien, after a series of death threats.

During a film shoot on Jersey, an actor receives some threatening letters.

The Sins of the Fathers

Actor Henry Hoffman, who has a family connection with the German occupation of Jersey, receives some threatening letters.

Bergerac is assigned to guard a top politician threatened with assassination.

Avenge O Lord

Bergerac is assigned to guard a top politician, just as intelligence sources suggest he is to be assassinated.

Bergerac investigates a case of a man who has lost his memory.

The Memory Man

Who is John Smythe? Nobody seems to know, least of all himself. Bergerac investigates a case of a man who has lost his memory.

A brilliant computer engineer receives a death threat.

Winner Takes All

When the brilliant computer engineer Jarvis McLeod receives a death threat it seems an elaborate hoax, but Bergerac soon discovers otherwise.

Bergerac's determination to discover the truth nearly costs him his job.

Root and Branch

Are Deborah's fears real or imaginary? Bergerac's determination to discover the truth nearly costs him his job.

Why is an ordinary bungalow so attractive that people are willing to murder for it?

Desirable Little Residence

Why is an ordinary bungalow so attractive that people are willing to murder for it? Bergerac investigates.

A group of animal activists raids a laboratory with appalling consequences.

The Deadly Virus

When a group of animal activists raids a laboratory, its actions bring about appalling consequences.

Against his better judgement, Bergerac helps a woman discover who is trying to kill her.

Sparta

Why is someone trying to murder Philippa Vale, the 'ice maiden'? Bergerac finds her plea for help impossible to resist, against his better judgment.

A routine investigation for Bergerac soon assumes unexpected complications.

Thanks for Everything

When financier Peter Hughes disappears, a routine investigation for Bergerac soon assumes unexpected complications.

A series of bizarre murders involving Freemasons brings Bergerac face-to-face with death.

Poison

Bergerac is called upon to guard the mother of a gang member.

Whatever Lola Wants

Bergerac is called upon to guard the mother of a gang member, putting a strain on his relationship with Susan.

Bergerac becomes involved in the family feud between the Lefeuvres and Roussillons.

Crossed Swords

Bergerac's plans for a reconciliation with Susan are thwarted when he is caught up in a family feud between the Lefeuvres and the Roussillons.

The case of a stolen racehorse forces Bergerac to re-evaluate his relationship with Susan.

A Horse of a Different Colour

The return of Phillipa Vale and the case of a stolen racehorse forces Bergerac to re-evaluate his relationship with Susan.

Bergerac investigates a case of insider trading, but soon finds he is out of his depth.

Burnt

Bergerac investigates a case of insider trading, but soon finds he is out of his depth on the island of Sark.

A Nazi war criminal is hiding on the island of Jersey, and Bergerac resolves to find him.

The Sin of Forgiveness

Nazi war criminal Gustav Muller is hiding on the island of Jersey, and Bergerac is determined to find him

Bergerac teams up with a London detective to investigate an apparent drugs syndicate.

A Man of Sorrows

When a dead body is found in an empty house, Bergerac teams up with a London detective in the hope of cracking the far-reaching case.

Bergerac unwittingly places his career in jeopardy while trying to help Charlie.

Private Fight

Bergerac unwittingly places his career in jeopardy while trying to help Charlie, and finds himself the target of a ruthless criminal who wants him dead.

Bergerac investigates the mystery of a dead sailor washed up near drums of toxic waste.

Sea Changes

Bergerac is faced with the mystery of a dead sailor and a missing girl, but his concentration is tested when an attractive WPC arrives on the island.

A psychologist helps Bergerac understand who is making sinister phone calls to Charlie.

Natural Enemies

Bergerac enlists the help of a talented female psychologist to help him find out who is targeting Charlie with sinister phone calls.

Bergerac is asked to investigate the theft of diamonds from socialite Lady Trowbridge.

Tangos in the Night

When Jersey's leading socialite Lady Trowbridge has her diamonds stolen, it is up to Bergerac to find out who took them.

After a man's body is found, Bergerac finds himself suspecting Susan of the murder.

The Other Woman

After a man's body is found in a bunker, Bergerac begins to suspect his old flame Susan was complicit in the crime.

Bergerac has a rare weekend off, but before long is working on a last-minute assignment.

Weekend Off

Bergerac has great plans for his weekend off, but before long is working on a last-minute assignment - and changing his plans once again.

S7, E6. When Did You Last See Your Father?

A violent robbery on an overnight ferry leads Bergerac to two possible suspects.

When Did You Last See Your Father?

A violent robbery on a young girl travelling on an overnight ferry leads Bergerac to suspect two people, which puts him at odds with Crozier.

Philippa Vale is back on the island, and giving refuge to a threatened athlete.

Old Acquaintance

Philippa Vale is back on the island, giving refuge to a threatened Canadian athlete, while Bergerac chases an inept hitman.

Retired detective Trenchard arrives in Jersey, hoping to carry out some personal justice.

Trenchard's Last Case

Retired Scotland Yard detective Trenchard arrives in Jersey, hoping to carry out some personal justice of his own.

Returning to Jersey, Bergerac has to face the most difficult case of his career.

A True Detective

Returning to Jersey after his extended leave, Bergerac has to face the most difficult case of his career.

Who is the scruffy little man - and why are so many people chasing him?

My Name's Sergeant Bergerac

Who is the scruffy little man? Why are so many people chasing him? And why is he claiming to be Detective Sergeant Bergerac?

A student archaeological dig starts a frightening chain of events.

The Dig

A student archaeological dig starts a frightening chain of events - and after a death, Bergerac has to face up to his own deep-seated fears.

Bergerac unravels the truth when a man and his daughter are victims of terror.

Roots of Evil

Nigel Carter is being terrorised but he refuses to help the police find the men concerned. Only when his daughter becomes their target does Bergerac begin to unravel the truth.

Bergerac investigates the murder of a French private investigator.

Entente Cordiale

Bergerac investigates the murder of a French private investigator. His investigation takes him to the south of France and to a new romance.

A fugitive from South Africa appeals to Karen Markham for help.

In Love and War

When a fugitive from South Africa appeals to Karen Markham for help, she finds herself caught up in something she cannot control.

A retired scientist gets a demand for a million pounds.

Under Wraps

When a retired scientist gets a demand for a million pounds, Bergerac has a race against time to find the extortioner before his threat of destruction is carried out.

Bergerac becomes involved in the dubious world of the cabaret circuit.

All the Sad Songs

After a chance meeting at the races, Bergerac becomes involved in the dubious world of the cabaret circuit.

Bergerac is caught up in a violent underworld as he tries to solve a case of kidnapping.

The Messenger Boy

Bergerac is caught up in a violent underworld as he single-handedly tries to solve a case of kidnapping in London.

Bergerac is ordered back from France to protect a VIP from possible assassination.

Diplomatic Incident

Bergerac has been ordered back from France to protect a Scandinavian diplomat from possible assassination - but the diplomat does not want to be protected.

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