TV series
The Chief
1990–1995, English, on ITV1. Created by Jeffrey Caine.
The Chief is a British crime drama transmitted on ITV from 20 April 1990 to 16 June 1995. Produced by Anglia Television, it centred on the politics at the top of a typical English police force in its continual battle to solve the problems the times, in this case the fictional Eastland of East Anglia.
- Seasons
- 5
- Episodes
- 35
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1995
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Latest episode
S5 E7: The End of the Line
Aired 16 June 1995
Seasons 5
Cast & crew
- Jeffrey CaineCreator
- Gillian MartellDiane Lewis · 27 ep
- Martin ShawChief Constable Alan Cade · 23 ep
- Karen ArcherAsst. Chief Constable Anne Stewart · 23 ep
- Dean LepleyPC Jack Sayers · 20 ep
- Michael CochraneNigel Crimmond · 17 ep
- Tim Pigott-SmithChief Constable John Stafford · 14 ep
- Judy LoeDr. Elizabeth Stafford · 13 ep
- Stuart McGuganDet. Chief Supt. Sean McCloud · 13 ep
- Tony CaunterDeputy Chief Constable Arthur Quine · 11 ep
- Eamon BolandDet. Chief Supt. Jim Gray · 11 ep
- T. P. McKennaColin Fowler · 10 ep
- Ross LivingstoneTim Stafford · 9 ep
Details
- First aired
- 20 April 1990
- Last aired
- 16 June 1995
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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How many seasons of The Chief are there?
The Chief has 5 seasons and 35 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is The Chief finished?
Yes. The Chief ended in 1995, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like The Chief?
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Who created The Chief?
The Chief was created by Jeffrey Caine and stars Gillian Martell, Martin Shaw, Karen Archer.