TV series

The Chief

Name: The Chief
Released: 1990
Cast: Martin Shaw, Julian Glover, Brian Bovell, Gillian Bevan, Bosco Hogan

1990–1995· 5 seasons· 50 min episodes★ 7.0Ended

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Synopsis

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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E1 Crash CourseNext upApr 20, 1990 · 50 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: John Scarborough (Gavin Aldrich), Julian Holloway (Sir Ian Harnett MP), Michael Cochrane (Nigel Crimmond), Terence Harvey (Norman Ames), Tony Caunter (Deputy Chief Constable Arthur Quine), Colin McCormack (Asst. Chief Constable Peter Leech), Stephen Tate (Det. Supt. Brian Kale), Faith Edwards (Avril Clements)
E2 DaydreamerApr 27, 1990 · 50 min
Synopsis
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...
Guest stars: Julian Holloway (Sir Ian Harnett MP), Terence Harvey (Norman Ames), Tony Caunter (Deputy Chief Constable Arthur Quine), Colin McCormack (Asst. Chief Constable Peter Leech), Stephen Tate (Det. Supt. Brian Kale), P.J. Davidson (Chief Supt. McKay), Dean Lepley (PC Jack Sayers), Eamon Boland (Det. Chief Supt. Jim Gray)
E3 Call Sign BravoMay 4, 1990 · 50 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Julian Holloway (Sir Ian Harnett MP), Terence Harvey (Norman Ames), Tony Caunter (Deputy Chief Constable Arthur Quine), Stephen Tate (Det. Supt. Brian Kale), Jeremy Clyde (Sir Anthony Maylor), P.J. Davidson (Chief Supt. McKay), Eamon Boland (Det. Chief Supt. Jim Gray), Peter Guinness (Det. Chief Insp. Keith Inman)
E4 The Great EscapeMay 11, 1990 · 50 min
Synopsis
Stafford must find a solution to the vigilante groups that are emerging in response to a new social menace – crack cocaine.
Guest stars: Julian Holloway (Sir Ian Harnett MP), Tony Caunter (Deputy Chief Constable Arthur Quine), Colin McCormack (Asst. Chief Constable Peter Leech), P.J. Davidson (Chief Supt. McKay), Dean Lepley (PC Jack Sayers), Eamon Boland (Det. Chief Supt. Jim Gray), David Cardy (Martin Stewart), Wilfred Harrison (Sir Alan Stourby)
E5 Ring O' Ring O' RosesMay 18, 1990 · 50 min
Synopsis
A drugs raid goes wrong, and militant university students challenge Stafford's authority.
Guest stars: Michael Cochrane (Nigel Crimmond), Jeremy Clyde (Sir Anthony Maylor), Eamon Boland (Det. Chief Supt. Jim Gray), David Ryall (Charlie Summers), Lesley Jaggard (Samantha), Sean Blowers (Det. Chief Insp. Mike Percher), Sara Griffiths (Emma Stafford), Susannah Hitching (Diane Kelland)
E6 For Whom the Bell TollsMay 25, 1990 · 50 min
Synopsis
Stafford's conflict with the Home Office reaches crisis point – and threatens to end his career.
Guest stars: Michael Cochrane (Nigel Crimmond), Tony Caunter (Deputy Chief Constable Arthur Quine), Jeremy Clyde (Sir Anthony Maylor), Dean Lepley (PC Jack Sayers), Eamon Boland (Det. Chief Supt. Jim Gray), David Ryall (Charlie Summers), Lesley Jaggard (Samantha), Wilfred Harrison (Sir Alan Stourby)