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.
The Chinese Detective (Season 1)
Release 0.0
Air date: 1981-04-30
Overview: A released prisoner, a smashed window, and a terrified wife: Detective Sergeant John Ho discovers that past crimes breed present strife and future violence.
Hammer and Nails 0.0
Air date: 1981-05-07
Overview: 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.
The Four From Fulham 0.0
Air date: 1981-05-14
Overview: 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.
Income Tax 0.0
Air date: 1981-05-21
Washing 0.0
Air date: 1981-05-28
Ice and Dust 0.0
Air date: 1981-06-04
Seasons
Episodes 6
Episodes 8