John Nettles was a familiar face on British and international television screens for more than thirty years. From his earliest appearance in the British popular comedy "The Liver Birds" (1969), he became a household name every night playing the Jersey detective "Jim Bergerac." The series "Bergerac" (1981) was a huge hit in Britain and was exported to many countries around the world, including France, Spain, and Greece, bringing him thousands of fans.

His newfound fame, as Bergerac gave him near-star status and wealth, not to mention thousands of female admirers! Although "Bergerac" (1981) was shelved in the early 1990s, the series still has a significant fan base and considerable popularity abroad, especially in Jersey, where images of John Nettles are still used to advertise tourist attractions and other services on the island.