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John Nettles interview: ‘I can’t see a Bergerac reboot working – or imagine anyone else playing him’
As the Jersey detective returns, the actor who made him famous explains why the show could only have been made in Thatcher’s Britain
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John Nettles interview: ‘Actors were on Bergerac for their talent – it wasn’t about inclusivity’
John Nettles picks me up from Exeter St David’s station in a weary looking mud-splattered Rover. Alas, the claret-coloured open topped 1949 Triumph Roadster, synonymous with Nettles’ career-defining ...
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John Vivian Drummond Nettles, OBE (born 11 October 1943) is an English actor and author. He is best known for his starring roles as detectives in the crime drama television series Bergerac (1981–1991) in the title role, and Midsomer Murders (1997–2011) as Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby .
Ten years have passed since John Nettles’ tragic exit from Midsomer Murders, and now he has shared the real reason for his decision. He played the role of DCI Tom Barnaby on the show for 14...
John Nettles. Actor: Midsomer Murders. John Nettles has been a familiar face on British and International television screens for over 30 years. From his early beginnings in the UK hit comedy The Liver Birds (1969), he became a household name overnight playing the Jersey detective Jim Bergerac.
John Nettles. Actor: Midsomer Murders. John Nettles has been a familiar face on British and International television screens for over 30 years. From his early beginnings in the UK hit comedy The Liver Birds (1969), he became a household name overnight playing the Jersey detective Jim Bergerac.
2 days ago · John Nettles picks me up from Exeter St David’s station in a weary looking mud-splattered Rover. Alas, the claret-coloured open topped 1949 Triumph Roadster, synonymous with Nettles’ career ...
Sep 19, 2023 · English actor John Nettles has enjoyed fame and success as a television actor. He’s one of a few actors who have worked extensively in television and stage without necessarily venturing onto...
By Nick Levine | October 11, 2022. (Photo: Getty Images) John Nettles celebrates his 79th birthday today (October 11), so we're making him a very deserving British Icon of the Week. Here are 10 things we appreciate and find interesting about this enduringly popular actor. 1.