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The Chief
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 problem...
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The Chief
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About The Chief
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.
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Release Year
1990
TMDB Rating
7.0
Available Sources
20
Watch Path
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Season 1
6 episodes | 1990-04-20
Crash Course
Episode 1Newly 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.
Daydreamer
Episode 2As 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...
Call Sign Bravo
Episode 3Stafford 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.
The Great Escape
Episode 4Stafford must find a solution to the vigilante groups that are emerging in response to a new social menace – crack cocaine.
Ring O' Ring O' Roses
Episode 5A drugs raid goes wrong, and militant university students challenge Stafford's authority.
For Whom the Bell Tolls
Episode 6Stafford's conflict with the Home Office reaches crisis point – and threatens to end his career.
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