Our Patron John Nettles, best known for his role as Bergerac, has recorded a special video explaining why he supports The Mare and Foal Sanctuary and why we need your help during this difficult and challenging time. A huge thank you to John and to all of our supporters for helping our special appeal reach even more people and raising vital funds for horses and ponies in need. Find out more about our special appeal: www.mareandfoal.org/support-during-covid/ Donate via JustGiving: www.justgiving.c

BERGERAC’S ISLAND You can catch John Nettles’ favourite episode of ‘Bergerac’ on the big screen at Jersey Museum & Art Gallery today. The special screening by BBC Jersey is on a rolling basis until 4pm. No need to book in advance, just turn up. Entry is a donation to support #ChildrenInNeed. The film includes a few extra bits, including the actor talking about the impact of the iconic series. Here’s a taster… #Nostalgia #Jersey #80s Visit Jersey | Jersey Heritage

This week in 1981, crime drama Bergerac was first broadcast. Forty years on, a collection of previously unseen photographs has been released by the BBC Archive. | BBC Archive

Can you believe it’s 40 years since the first episode of Bergerac aired?! Before he became known as DCI Tom Barnaby, John Nettles played the Detective Sergeant Jim Bergerac in this BBC series, which ran from 1981 to 1991. #Bergerac #BritBox | BritBoxTV