The Chinese Detective (1981)
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 - 6 Episode s
1x1 - Release
April 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.
1x2 - 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.
1x3 - 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.
1x4 - Income Tax
May 21, 1981
1x5 - Washing
May 28, 1981
1x6 - Ice and Dust
June 4, 1981