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.
Episodes
1E1Crash CourseNewly 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.50m2E2DaydreamerAs 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...50m3E3Call Sign BravoStafford 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.50m4E4The Great EscapeStafford must find a solution to the vigilante groups that are emerging in response to a new social menace – crack cocaine.50m5E5Ring O' Ring O' RosesA drugs raid goes wrong, and militant university students challenge Stafford's authority.50m6E6For Whom the Bell TollsStafford's conflict with the Home Office reaches crisis point – and threatens to end his career.50m
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