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The Chinese Detective

The Chinese Detective

121981•1h 0m•7.2/10
Drama

Ratings

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7.2/10(4)

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.

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 30, 1981

Last Aired

November 5, 1982

Networks

BBC One

Created By

Ian Kennedy Martin

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
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.
E2
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.
E3
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.
E4
Income Tax
Air date: 1981-05-21
An-ex villain wants to put his dishonest ways behind him, so is not best pleased to be reminded of his past by the tax man and John Ho.
E5
Washing
Air date: 1981-05-28
E6
Ice and Dust
Air date: 1981-06-04

Cast

David Yip

David Yip

Detective Sergeant John Ho

Derek Martin

Derek Martin

D.C.I. Berwick

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