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.
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Season 1
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E1
Release
A released prisoner, a smashed window, and a terrified wife: Detective Sergeant John Ho discovers that past crimes breed present strife and future violence.
Apr 30, 1981 -
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E2
Hammer and Nails
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.
May 7, 1981 -
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E3
The Four From Fulham
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.
May 14, 1981 -
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E4
Income Tax
An-ex villain wants to put his dishonest ways behind him, so is not best pleased to be reminded of his past by the tax man and John Ho.
May 21, 1981 -
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E5
Washing
May 28, 1981 -
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E6
Ice and Dust
Jun 4, 1981 · 50m