The Chinese Detective
The Chinese Detective

The Chinese Detective (1981)

7.2 (4 votes)
2 Seasons
April 30, 1981
English
Drama

Synopsis

Chinese British Detective Sergeant John Ho solves cases in the East End of London. Ho fits the pattern of the maverick detective, prepared to use unorthodox methods to solve his cases, which emerged in series like Z Cars and The Sweeney.

Network

BBC One

Episodes

Release
E1

Release

Apr 30, 1981

A released prisoner, a smashed window, and a terrified wife: Detective Sergeant John Ho discovers that past crimes breed present strife and future violence.

Hammer and Nails
E2

Hammer and Nails

May 7, 1981

The murder of a Chinese club owner sets John Ho in the middle of a gangland struggle for power—and into the bad books of Chief Inspector Berwick.

The Four From Fulham
E3

The Four From Fulham

May 14, 1981

Mr Hong holds the key to a big prize which the Fulham gang are desperate to win. John Ho observes them all, and witnesses the evil result of ambition and greed.

Income Tax
E4

Income Tax

May 21, 1981

No description available.

Washing
E5

Washing

May 28, 1981

No description available.

Ice and Dust
E6

Ice and Dust

Jun 4, 1981

No description available.

Cast

Details

Original Title

The Chinese Detective

Status

Ended

Seasons

2

Episodes

14