Jeffrey Caine
Director
The Chief (1990)
Season 1
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.
Released April 20, 1990
Episode 50 min
None+
Genres: Drama
Keywords: imdb.two-word-title, imdb.police
Network: ITV1
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Crash Course
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.
April 20, 1990, midnight
S1E2 - Daydreamer
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...
April 27, 1990, midnight
S1E3 - Call Sign Bravo
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.
May 4, 1990, midnight
S1E4 - The Great Escape
Stafford must find a solution to the vigilante groups that are emerging in response to a new social menace – crack cocaine.
May 11, 1990, midnight
S1E5 - Ring O' Ring O' Roses
A drugs raid goes wrong, and militant university students challenge Stafford's authority.
May 18, 1990, midnight
S1E6 - For Whom the Bell Tolls
Stafford's conflict with the Home Office reaches crisis point – and threatens to end his career.
May 25, 1990, midnight
Network: ITV1
Episode Runtime: 50 min.
Season Runtime: 50 min.
Released: April 20, 1990
Last Air Date: June 16, 1995, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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