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The Chief

7.0·5 seasons·35 episodes·50 min avg.

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.

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Crash Course
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Apr 20, 1990

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.

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Daydreamer
Daydreamer
Apr 27, 1990

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...

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Call Sign Bravo
Call Sign Bravo
May 4, 1990

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.

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The Great Escape
The Great Escape
May 11, 1990

Stafford must find a solution to the vigilante groups that are emerging in response to a new social menace – crack cocaine.

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Ring O' Ring O' Roses
Ring O' Ring O' Roses
May 18, 1990

A drugs raid goes wrong, and militant university students challenge Stafford's authority.

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For Whom the Bell Tolls
For Whom the Bell Tolls
May 25, 1990

Stafford's conflict with the Home Office reaches crisis point – and threatens to end his career.

Cast

5 credited
Martin Shaw
Chief Constable Alan Cade
Julian Glover
Andrew Blake
Brian Bovell
PC Charlie Webb
Gillian Bevan
Det. Supt. Rose Penfold
Bosco Hogan
Dep. Chief Constable Wes Morton

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