The Chief
1990•50m•6.0/10
Drama
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The Chief is a British crime drama transmitted on ITV from 20 April 1990 to 16 June 1995. Produced by Anglia Television, it centred on the politics at the top of a typical English police force in its continual battle to solve the problems the times, in this case the fictional Eastland of East Anglia.
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
April 20, 1990
Last Aired
June 16, 1995
Networks
ITV1
Created By
Jeffrey Caine
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Crash Course
Air date: 1990-04-20
Newly appointed Eastland Police Chief Constable John Stafford is asked to provide police support to a prison where warders have gone on strike in protest at staff shortages.
E2
Daydreamer
Air date: 1990-04-27
As the new Chief Constable, Stafford faces opposition from all sides, and numerous challenges to his authority. The accusation of being soft over the weeding of Special Branch files presents just one...
E3
Call Sign Bravo
Air date: 1990-05-04
Stafford creates fruther controversy when he intercepts Special Branch papers en route to MI5. Anne, meanwhile, is determined to clear her husband's name following their son's drug bust.
E4
The Great Escape
Air date: 1990-05-11
Stafford must find a solution to the vigilante groups that are emerging in response to a new social menace – crack cocaine.
E5
Ring O' Ring O' Roses
Air date: 1990-05-18
A drugs raid goes wrong, and militant university students challenge Stafford's authority.
E6
For Whom the Bell Tolls
Air date: 1990-05-25
Stafford's conflict with the Home Office reaches crisis point – and threatens to end his career.
Cast
Martin Shaw
Chief Constable Alan Cade
Julian Glover
Andrew Blake
Brian Bovell
PC Charlie Webb
Gillian Bevan
Det. Supt. Rose Penfold
Bosco Hogan
Dep. Chief Constable Wes Morton
