The Chinese Detective (1981)
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.
Season 1 Episode List
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Episode 1 - Release
Release Date: 1981-04-30A released prisoner, a smashed window, and a terrified wife: Detective Sergeant John Ho discovers that past crimes breed present strife and future violence.
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Episode 2 - Hammer and Nails
Release Date: 1981-05-07The 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.
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Episode 3 - The Four From Fulham
Release Date: 1981-05-14Mr 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.
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Episode 4 - Income Tax
Release Date: 1981-05-21 -
Episode 5 - Washing
Release Date: 1981-05-28 -
Episode 6 - Ice and Dust
Release Date: 1981-06-04