The Chinese Detective

1981 - 1982

Release

30th April 1981

Episode 1

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

Episode 2

The murder of a Chinese club owner sets John Ho in the middle of a gangland struggle for powerâ€”and into the bad books of Chief Inspector Berwick.

The Four From Fulham

Episode 3

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

Episode 4

No overview available.

Washing

Episode 5

No overview available.

Ice and Dust

Episode 6

No overview available.

Top Cast

David Yip•Derek Martin

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.

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David Yip Image

David Yip

Detective Sergeant John Ho

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Derek Martin

D.C.I. Berwick

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Terence Williams

Producer

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