TV Show

The Chinese Detective

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.

TV Show Stats +8%

2 seasons

14 episodes total

Status

Ended

First Aired

1981

Rating

TV Show

7.2/10

4 votes • HD

Season 1

6 episodes
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Release
Episode 1

Release

Episode 1 • Apr 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.

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Hammer and Nails
Episode 2

Hammer and Nails

Episode 2 • May 07, 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.

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The Four From Fulham
Episode 3

The Four From Fulham

Episode 3 • 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.

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Income Tax
Episode 4

Income Tax

Episode 4 • May 21, 1981

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Washing
Episode 5

Washing

Episode 5 • May 28, 1981

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Ice and Dust
Episode 6

Ice and Dust

Episode 6 • Jun 04, 1981

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Season 2

8 episodes
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Trials
Episode 1

Trials

Episode 1 • Sep 10, 1982

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Oblomov
Episode 2

Oblomov

Episode 2 • Sep 17, 1982

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Wheels Within Wheels
Episode 3

Wheels Within Wheels

Episode 3 • Sep 24, 1982

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Tapdancer
Episode 4

Tapdancer

Episode 4 • Oct 01, 1982

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Bounty Hunter
Episode 5

Bounty Hunter

Episode 5 • Oct 08, 1982

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Chorale
Episode 6

Chorale

Episode 6 • Oct 15, 1982

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