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.
Best Episodes of The Chinese Detective
Hammer and Nails
S1 Ep2
7.0
7th May 1981
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.
Worst Episodes of The Chinese Detective
Release
S1 Ep1
7.0
30th Apr 1981
A released prisoner, a smashed window, and a terrified wife: Detective Sergeant John Ho discovers that past crimes breed present strife and future violence.
The Chinese Detective Episode Guide
Release
S1 Ep1
7.0
30th Apr 1981
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
S1 Ep2
7.0
7th May 1981
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.
The Four From Fulham
S1 Ep3
14th May 1981
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.
