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The Chinese Detective (1981)

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Season 2 • Episode 8

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Secret State

Nov 5, 1982

Overview

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.

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Creator

Ian Kennedy Martin

First AiredApr 30, 1981
StatusEnded
Seasons2·Episodes14
BBC One

Top Cast

David Yip

David Yip

Detective Sergeant John Ho

Derek Martin

Derek Martin

D.C.I. Berwick

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