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The Chief

1990–19955 seasonsJeffrey Caine
IMDb 6.8

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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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What is The Chief (1990) about?

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.

Who stars in The Chief?

The Chief stars Martin Shaw (Chief Constable Alan Cade), Julian Glover (Andrew Blake), Brian Bovell (PC Charlie Webb), Gillian Bevan (Det. Supt. Rose Penfold), Bosco Hogan (Dep. Chief Constable Wes Morton). The series was created by Jeffrey Caine.

How many seasons does The Chief have?

The Chief has 5 seasons. There are 35 episodes in total.

Is The Chief worth watching?

The Chief holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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