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The Chinese Detective(1981)

1981 – 19822 seasons14 episodes1h

72%User score 72 percent

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5 votes

Overview

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.

Created by: Ian Kennedy Martin

Seasons(2)

Season 11981 · 6 episodesApril 30, 1981
Season 21982 · 8 episodesSeptember 10, 1982

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Facts

Status: Ended
Type: Scripted
Original name: The Chinese Detective
First aired: April 30, 1981
Last aired: November 5, 1982
Network: BBC One
Original language: English

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