The Chief

Season 1

1990 · 6 episodes · 5h 0m in all

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Crash Course

   20 Apr 1990 · 50 min

   Newly appointed Eastland Police Chief Constable John Stafford is asked to provide police support to a prison where warders have gone on strike in protest at staff shortages.

2. 2

   2. Daydreamer

   27 Apr 1990 · 50 min

   As the new Chief Constable, Stafford faces opposition from all sides, and numerous challenges to his authority. The accusation of being soft over the weeding of Special Branch files presents just one...

3. 3

   3. Call Sign Bravo

   4 May 1990 · 50 min

   Stafford creates fruther controversy when he intercepts Special Branch papers en route to MI5. Anne, meanwhile, is determined to clear her husband's name following their son's drug bust.

4. 4

   4. The Great Escape

   11 May 1990 · 50 min

   Stafford must find a solution to the vigilante groups that are emerging in response to a new social menace – crack cocaine.

5. 5

   5. Ring O' Ring O' Roses

   18 May 1990 · 50 min

   A drugs raid goes wrong, and militant university students challenge Stafford's authority.

6. 6

   6. For Whom the Bell Tolls

   25 May 1990 · 50 min

   Stafford's conflict with the Home Office reaches crisis point – and threatens to end his career.