Is Bergerac appropriate for children?

# Bergerac Parent Guide This detective drama follows a sergeant solving crimes in the Channel Islands with mild action sequences but no graphic violence, profanity, or sexual content. It's a straightforward crime procedural that should be appropriate for older children and teens interested in mystery shows, though younger children may find some plot elements slow or confusing.

What age is Bergerac suitable for?

Our verdict for Bergerac is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Bergerac safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Mild

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

About this TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

1981

Rating

Genre

Drama

Synopsis

Jim Bergerac is a detective sergeant in The Foreigners Office who likes to do things his own way. While dealing with his own personal demons Bergerac has a knack of finding trouble, and sometimes causing it.

Cast

John Nettles

DS Jim Bergerac

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Very low stimulus

This is an adult detective drama from 1981 that is not intended for infants or toddlers and should not be used as children's media.

Limited data — estimate based on genre and network.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

With parent

Ages 9–12

Yes

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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