The Chinese Detective

1h

Drama

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.

Episodes

Cast

Release

1. Release

30th Apr 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

2. Hammer and Nails

7th May 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

3. The Four From Fulham

14th May 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

4. Income Tax

21st May 1981

Washing

5. Washing

28th May 1981

Ice and Dust

6. Ice and Dust

4th Jun 1981

First air date

30th Apr 1981

Last air date

5th Nov 1982

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

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