Ian Kennedy Martin
Director
The Chinese Detective (1981)
Season 1
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.
Released April 29, 1981
Episode 50 min
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S1E1 - Release
A released prisoner, a smashed window, and a terrified wife: Detective Sergeant John Ho discovers that past crimes breed present strife and future violence.
April 30, 1981, midnight
S1E2 - Hammer and Nails
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.
May 7, 1981, midnight
S1E3 - The Four From Fulham
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.
May 14, 1981, midnight
S1E4 - Income Tax
May 21, 1981, midnight
S1E5 - Washing
May 28, 1981, midnight
S1E6 - Ice and Dust
June 4, 1981, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 50 min.
Season Runtime: 50 min.
Released: April 29, 1981
Last Air Date: Nov. 5, 1982, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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