Bergerac just makes me think of Alan Partridge's epic interview with Michel Lambert (France's second best racing driver).....



Michel:I think, err, I think what you're trying to ask me is, "Do I ever get distracted when I'm driving?" No I don't.

Alan:No, no, no, no, I'm quite specifically asking you, do you forget to tape Cyrano de Bergerac with Gerard...

Michel: Depardieu...

Alan: Him, yeah!

Michel: No, I don't ever forget to tape it because I saw it at the cinema when it came out.

Alan:Right.

Michel: Have you ever seen this film?

Alan: Yes. Yes, I did see it...

Michel: You like it?

Alan:I'm... not... so keen on it, I mean, I don't like what they did with the idea, they set in in the 17th century, gave him a long nose, maybe it made it a bit funnier... but, but for the British, Bergerac is John Nettles... I... I thought you ruined it really... I'm just glad you haven't got your hands on "Lovejoy"... Probably set it in the future! When, of course, antiques will be even more expensive... Not a bad idea really!


Giles. Mogless in Paris.