| Captain Alberto Bertorelli | |
|---|---|
| 'Allo 'Allo! character | |
| First appearance | Good Staff Are Hard to Find |
| Last appearance | René of the Gypsies |
| Portrayed by | Gavin Richards & Roger Kitter |
| Information | |
| Occupation | Officer, Captain |
| Nationality | Italian |
Captain Alberto Bertorelli is a fictional character in the BBC sitcom 'Allo 'Allo!, which ran from 1982 to 1992. He was played by Gavin Richards at first, later being replaced by Roger Kitter for season 7 (the character was dropped at the end of that season).
Bertorelli was, as a result of Nazi Germany's alliance with Italy and Benito Mussolini, made Colonel Kurt Von Strohm's new assistant, after Hans Geering was taken to Britain in season 4.
Having something of an eye for the ladies, Bertorelli's main catchphrase was "What a mistake-a to make-a!", after the occasional blunder. His other main saying consisted in a happy "Heil-a Mussolini!" (usually followed by "Mussolini...never go well"), when the German command said "Heil Hitler!". It was usually accepted with a sarcastic dismissal or, sometimes, even anger. He also thought that he was very popular and always asked ladies if they would "like a good time with the-a Italian hero". He also pretended to love Edith so he could marry her and get his hands on the cafe.