TV series
The Chinese Detective
1981–1982, English, on BBC One. Created by Ian Kennedy Martin.
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
- 2
- Episodes
- 14
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1982
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Latest episode
S2 E8: Secret State
Aired 5 November 1982
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Ian Kennedy MartinCreator
- David YipDetective Sergeant John Ho · 14 ep
- Derek MartinD.C.I. Berwick · 14 ep
- Larrington WalkerEzra · 3 ep
- Michael MeliaCast · 2 ep
- Peter DeanCast · 2 ep
- Alan FordCast · 2 ep
- Paul AntrimCast · 2 ep
- John JuddCast · 2 ep
- Shirley StelfoxCast · 1 ep
- Leslie SaronyCast · 1 ep
- Ian HendryCast · 1 ep
- Rudolph WalkerTerence Villiers · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 30 April 1981
- Last aired
- 5 November 1982
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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The Chinese Detective: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Chinese Detective are there?
The Chinese Detective has 2 seasons and 14 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Chinese Detective finished?
Yes. The Chinese Detective ended in 1982, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like The Chinese Detective?
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Who created The Chinese Detective?
The Chinese Detective was created by Ian Kennedy Martin and stars David Yip, Derek Martin, Larrington Walker.