In the first series recovering alcoholic, Bergerac is seen returning to Jersey's Bureau des Etrangers. Seldom seeing eye to eye with his superiors he patrolled the harbours, cafes and mansions of the island of Jersey tracking down murderers, villians, smugglers and spies. Bergerac's trademark was a red Triumph Roadster vintage sports car.

DVDs are finally being released in the U.K. Despite the series popularlity, spanning 87 shows and 6 specials, up until now Bergerac has never been released on either video or DVD.