• 1981
  • 50m
The Chinese Detective

Summary 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. View more details

  • 1981
  • 50m

The Chinese Detective

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : David Yip Derek Martin Arthur Kelly Larrington Walker

All cast & crew

7.4

Details

Genres : Crime Drama

Release date : Apr 29, 1981

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Filming locations : Canary Wharf, Isle of Dogs, London, England, UK

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Summary 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. View more details

Details

Genres : Crime Drama

Release date : Apr 29, 1981

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Filming locations : Canary Wharf, Isle of Dogs, London, England, UK

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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Episodes

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Episode 1 • Apr 29, 1981
Release
A released prisoner, a smashed window and a terrified wife lead Detective Sergeant John Ho to discover that past crimes breed present strife and future violence.
Episode 2 • May 06, 1981
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.
Episode 3 • May 13, 1981
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.
Episode 4 • May 20, 1981
Income Tax
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.
Episode 5 • May 27, 1981
Washing
Ho becomes involved in a complex Chinese puzzle when a dancer becomes the victim of a hit-and-run.
Episode 6 • Jun 03, 1981
Ice and Dust
Ho gambles his own life to accomplish his personal mission.
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