The Chinese Detective

The Chinese Detective

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.

Drama

Seasons

1. Release

Air Date: 1981-04-30

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

2. Hammer and Nails

Air Date: 1981-05-07

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.

3. The Four From Fulham

Air Date: 1981-05-14

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.

4. Income Tax

Air Date: 1981-05-21

5. Washing

Air Date: 1981-05-28

6. Ice and Dust

Air Date: 1981-06-04

1. Trials

Air Date: 1982-09-10

2. Oblomov

Air Date: 1982-09-17

3. Wheels Within Wheels

Air Date: 1982-09-24

4. Tapdancer

Air Date: 1982-10-01

5. Bounty Hunter

Air Date: 1982-10-08

6. Chorale

Air Date: 1982-10-15

7. Pasts

Air Date: 1982-10-22

8. Secret State

Air Date: 1982-11-05

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Rating

7.2/10

Release Date

1981-04-30

Episodes

14 (2 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast