The Chinese Detective

7.2
19811h

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.

Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 1981

Still image for The Chinese Detective season 1 episode 1: Release

1. 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.

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2. 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.

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3. 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.

Still image for The Chinese Detective season 1 episode 4: Income Tax

4. Income Tax

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5. Washing

Still image for The Chinese Detective season 1 episode 6: Ice and Dust

6. Ice and Dust

Cast

Photo of David Yip

David Yip

Detective Sergeant John Ho

Photo of Derek Martin

Derek Martin

D.C.I. Berwick

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