The Chinese Detective 1981
What is The Chinese Detective?
The Chinese Detective is a television series first released in 1981. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1981
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 14
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 30, 1981
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.2/10
- Format
- 2 seasons · 14 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- BBC One
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The Chinese Detective is a television series first released in 1981. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by BBC One. Current status: Ended. Spans 2 seasons and 14 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A Chinese‑British detective solves crimes in London's East End with unorthodox flair.”
- Features a pioneering Chinese‑British lead
- Shows East End London atmosphere
- Maverick, unconventional detective work
- Short two‑year run
Watch it if you enjoy classic British police dramas with a maverick lead.
Suitable for general audiences; contains typical crime‑procedural content.
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When did the series originally air?
It aired from 1981 to 1982.
Who played Detective Sergeant John Ho?
David Yip portrayed John Ho.
What genre does the series belong to?
It is a drama police series.
Where is the series set?
The stories take place in the East End of London.
What is notable about John Ho's detective style?
He is a maverick who uses unorthodox methods to solve cases.
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