The Chief
1990–1995 · ITV1 · 60 min · 5 seasons
S05E07 · Episode 7
Sat, 17 June, 6:00 am
About
The Chief is a British television crime drama series that aired on ITV from 20 April 1990 to 16 June 1995, starring Michael Cochrane, Tim Pigott-Smith and Martin Shaw. It was made by Anglia Television.
The series was set in East Anglia, with "the Chief" in command of the fictitious Eastland Constabulary, a large police force covering all of it. The first Chief was John Stafford (Tim Pigott-Smith), who was replaced in episode 3 of series 3 by Alan Cade (Martin Shaw). Both were dynamic men who talked frankly. There is a lot of political content, in particular battles with the Home Office and local politicians.
The show ran for five years, five series and a total of 35 episodes.
Episodes
- E01
Episode 1
Sat, 6 May· 60 min - E02
Episode 2
Sat, 13 May· 60 min - E03
Episode 3
Sat, 20 May· 60 min - E04
Episode 4
Sat, 27 May· 60 min - E05
Episode 5
Sat, 3 June· 60 min - E06
Episode 6
Sat, 10 June· 60 min - E07
Episode 7
Sat, 17 June· 60 min
Cast
Martin Shaw
Alan Cade
Karen Archer
DCC Anne Stewart
Frederick Jaeger
Major Selwyn Davis
Judy Loe
Dr. Elizabeth Stafford
Ross Kemp
PC Scovell
Tim Pigott-Smith
Chief Constable John Stafford
Tony Caunter
DCC Arthur Quine