The Chinese Detective

The Chinese Detective

1981
★★★★☆ 7.2/10
📺 2 Seasons
🎬 14 Episodes
📅 Ended
🌐 EN
⏱️ 60 min/episode
Drama
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.

Seasons

Season 1
1981 • 6 Episodes
A released prisoner, a smashed window, and a terrified wife: Detective Sergeant John Ho discovers that past crimes breed present strife and future violence.
Season 2
1982 • 8 Episodes

Cast

David Yip
David Yip
Detective Sergeant John Ho
Derek Martin
Derek Martin
D.C.I. Berwick

Crew

Producer
Terence Williams

Network

BBC One