The Chinese Detective
- 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.
The Chinese Detective is a British drama series that premiered on April 30, 1981, following Detective Sergeant John Ho as he solves crimes in London's East End using unconventional methods. The show ran for two seasons before ending, offering a fresh take on the maverick detective format popularized by contemporaries like Z Cars and The Sweeney.
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David YipDetective Sergeant John Ho
Derek MartinD.C.I. Berwick
Shirley Stelfox- Michael Melia
Leslie Sarony
Ian Hendry
Rudolph WalkerTerence Villiers
Tony Melody
John SavidentDon Liddell
Edward Hardwicke
Anna Wing
Peter Copley
Maurice Roëves
George Baker
P.H. Moriarty
Seasons
2 seasons
Episodes · Season 2
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Trials | 1982-09-10 | — | 0.0 |
| 02 | Oblomov | 1982-09-17 | — | 0.0 |
| 03 | Wheels Within Wheels | 1982-09-24 | — | 0.0 |
| 04 | Tapdancer | 1982-10-01 | — | 0.0 |
| 05 | Bounty Hunter | 1982-10-08 | — | 0.0 |
| 06 | Chorale | 1982-10-15 | — | 0.0 |
| 07 | Pasts | 1982-10-22 | — | 0.0 |
| 08 | Secret State | 1982-11-05 | — | 0.0 |
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Is The Chinese Detective renewed or cancelled?
The Chinese Detective has ended — it concluded its planned run.
The Chinese Detective — frequently asked
When did The Chinese Detective air?
The series premiered on April 30, 1981, and ran for two seasons before concluding.
How many seasons does the show have?
The Chinese Detective has two tracked seasons.
What is the show about?
The series follows Detective Sergeant John Ho, a Chinese-British detective working in London's East End, as he uses unorthodox methods to solve cases in the style of classic British police dramas.
Is the show still airing?
No, The Chinese Detective ended after its two-season run and is no longer in production.
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