The Chinese Detective

2 Seasons 1981 - 1982 NR 50m 7.4

Detective Sergeant John Ho, a maverick British Chinese police officer, solves crimes in and around London's docklands while dealing with occasional prejudice and distrust within the police force.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 Release

1. Release

Aired: Apr 30, 1981

A released prisoner, a smashed window and a terrified wife lead Detective Ser...

Episode 2 Hammer and Nails

2. Hammer and Nails

Aired: May 7, 1981

The murder of a Chinese club owner sets John Ho in the middle of a gangland s...

Episode 3 The Four from Fulham

3. The Four from Fulham

Aired: May 14, 1981

Mr Hong holds the key to a big prize which the Fulham gang are desperate to w...

Episode 4 Income Tax

4. Income Tax

Aired: May 21, 1981

An-ex villain wants to put his dishonest ways behind him, so is not best plea...

Episode 5 Washing

5. Washing

Aired: May 28, 1981

Ho becomes involved in a complex Chinese puzzle when a dancer becomes the vic...

Episode 6 Ice and Dust

6. Ice and Dust

Aired: Jun 4, 1981

Ho gambles his own life to accomplish his personal mission.

Info about The Chinese Detective

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Genres: Drama, Crime