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Series · 1981–1982Ended

The Chinese Detective

7.2·2 seasons·14 episodes·60 min avg.

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.

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Apr 30, 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.

02
Hammer and Nails
Hammer and Nails
May 7, 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.

03
The Four From Fulham
The Four From Fulham
May 14, 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.

04
Income Tax
Income Tax
May 21, 1981

An-ex villain wants to put his dishonest ways behind him, so is not best pleased to be reminded of his past by the tax man and John Ho.

05
Washing
Washing
May 28, 1981
06
Ice and Dust
Ice and Dust
Jun 4, 1981

Cast

2 credited
David Yip
Detective Sergeant John Ho
Derek Martin
D.C.I. Berwick

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