The Chief
The Chief: Season 1
Season 2

Air Date

April 20, 1990

Episodes

6 episodes

The Chief

Season 1

Episodes

1. Crash Course

April 20, 1990
50 min

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.

2. Daydreamer

April 27, 1990
50 min

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...

3. Call Sign Bravo

May 4, 1990
50 min

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.

4. The Great Escape

May 11, 1990
50 min

Stafford must find a solution to the vigilante groups that are emerging in response to a new social menace – crack cocaine.

5. Ring O' Ring O' Roses

May 18, 1990
50 min

A drugs raid goes wrong, and militant university students challenge Stafford's authority.

6. For Whom the Bell Tolls

May 25, 1990
50 min

Stafford's conflict with the Home Office reaches crisis point – and threatens to end his career.