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Bergerac•Season 8•Episode 1

A True Detective

7.9/10 · 58 votesJan 14, 1990

Ranked #1 of 10 in Season 8•+0.8 vs season avg

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Jim faces his toughest test to date when Susan's dead body is washed up on shore. Jim is convinced that she was murdered, but is he right?

Directed byRichard Bramall
Written byJohn Milne
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John Nettles

John Nettles

DS Jim Bergerac

Terence Alexander

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Hungerford

Sean Arnold

Sean Arnold

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John Telfer

Willy Pettit

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David Kershaw

Ben Lomas

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David Whitson

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John Milne

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Episode Summary

"A True Detective" is episode 1 of Bergerac season 8. It scored 7.9/10 from 58 votes, ranking #1 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Richard Bramall and written by John Milne, it aired on January 14, 1990.

Next: E2 · My Name is Sgt. BergeracBest of Season 8