E: 30/04 Win The Chinese Detective Series 1 And 2 On DVD

The Chinese Detective stars David Yip as Detective Sergeant John Ho. A maverick detective, prepared to use unorthodox methods to solve his cases.


Set in the East End of London, the series ran on the BBC between 1981 and 1982 and provided the first lead role for a Chinese actor on British television. Written by Ian Kennedy Martin, creator of The Sweeney (ITV, 1975-1978), The Chinese Detective was influenced by the internationally successful Charlie Chan detective films of the 1930’s and 40’s.


John Ho's goal is to avenge his father's disgrace, tackling villain against villain to uncover the evidence that will bring the destroyer to justice. But his unconventional approach results in regular clashes with his intolerant Chief. The Chinese Detective presents traditional police procedural storylines whilst refusing to shy away from portraying institutional racism within the police force, and the prejudice displayed by those Ho encounters whilst doing his job.


Series 1 and 2 of The Chinese Detective are released in a 4-disc DVD box set from 14th April 2008.



"Who wrote 'The Chinese Detective'?"


Answer: Ian Kennedy Martin


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