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The Chinese Detective (1981–1982) — drama · crime on BBC One
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About The Chinese Detective
The Chinese Detective ended on November 5, 1982. The series concluded after its second season on BBC One.
The show was a British drama and crime series that aired from 1981 to 1982. It followed Detective Sergeant John Ho, a Chinese British detective working in the East End of London. Ho was known for using unorthodox methods to solve cases, often challenging traditional police procedures. The series depicted his investigations into various crimes while highlighting his unique character and background.
The cast included David Yip as Detective Sergeant John Ho, Derek Martin as Detective Chief Inspector Berwick, Arthur Kelly as Detective Sergeant Donald Chegwyn, and Larrington Walker as Ezra. The show did not have a rated score on TVMaze and had a runtime of 60 minutes per episode.
The Chinese Detective episode schedule
14 aired
Aired · 14
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| November 5, 1982 | S2·E8 | Secret State |
| October 22, 1982 | S2·E7 | Pasts |
| October 15, 1982 | S2·E6 | Chorale |
| October 8, 1982 | S2·E5 | Bounty Hunter |
| October 1, 1982 | S2·E4 | Tapdancer |
| September 24, 1982 | S2·E3 | Wheels Within Wheels |
| September 17, 1982 | S2·E2 | Oblomov |
| September 10, 1982 | S2·E1 | Trials |
| June 4, 1981 | S1·E6 | Ice and Dust |
| May 28, 1981 | S1·E5 | Washing |
| May 21, 1981 | S1·E4 | Income Tax |
| May 14, 1981 | S1·E3 | The Four from Fulham |
| May 7, 1981 | S1·E2 | Hammer and Nails |
| April 30, 1981 | S1·E1 | Release |
