The Chief

Épisode 1 - Crash Course

20 avril 1990

Newly appointed Eastland Police Chief Constable John Stafford comes up against the Old Boys' Network. Tensions run high at Her Majesty's Prison 'Stornton' when the warders threaten to go out on strike.

Épisode 2 - Daydreamer

27 avril 1990

In his new role as Chief Constable, John Stafford is facing 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...

Épisode 3 - Call Sign Bravo

4 mai 1990

John Stafford creates fruther controversey 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.

Épisode 4 - The Great Escape

11 mai 1990

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

Épisode 5 - Ring O' Ring O' Roses

18 mai 1990

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

Épisode 6 - For Whom the Bell Tolls

25 mai 1990

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

Épisode 1 - A Sudden Cause for Demonstration

5 avril 1991

Chief Constable John Stafford returns to work after his temporary suspension. A series of bomb hoaxes by animal rights activists is amoung his first new cases.

Épisode 2 - Walk Home

12 avril 1991

Stafford has to deal with a sieges following the kidnapping of a hitch-hiker. Anne, meanwhile, is faced with the problem of security guards who are taking the law into their own hands on a private estate.

Épisode 3 - Jack and Jill

19 avril 1991

Stafford continues negotiating during the siege, while a female officer resigns because of sexual harassment.

Épisode 4 - Take Care

26 avril 1991

Stafford must decide whether to allow the screening of a documentary about mad cow disease.

Épisode 5 - Deep Breath

3 mai 1991

Two youths throw a brick at a patrol car from a motorway bridge killing a police officer.

Épisode 6 - The Thunder and the Lightning

10 mai 1991

Elizabeth Stafford has to treat a child poisoned by an oil spill, while John Stafford must force environmental protesters to leave a ship which is legally carrying toxic waste.

Épisode 1 - The Time for Change

16 avril 1993

Before leaving his post, John Stafford must complete an investigation into corruption in the Met. ACC Anne Stewart, keen for promotion to Stafford's old position, finds herself torn when a gunman unleashes terror in Burthorpe; she deals with the danger as a priority, and is late for the all-important interview. Meanwhile, Stafford meets prime contender Alan Cade.

Épisode 2 - Songbird

23 avril 1993

Stafford finds an unpected ally in Cade, who assists in the corruption investigation and also impresses Rosalind Maxwell, Chair of the Police Authroity. Maxwell is charmed by the debonair officer, while fellow contender Anne has consistently failed to make a good impression; her prospects for promotion look bleak.

Épisode 3 - A Long Cold Lonely Winter

30 avril 1993

Alan Cade, taking up duty as Eastland's new Chief Constable, is immediately called upon to deal with a major incident: three ex-workers have hijacked an offshore exploration rig in order to highlight inadequate work and safety conditions. Pressure mounts on Cade to resolve the situation, and Anne might be just the person he needs...

Épisode 4 - Seeing Red

7 mai 1993

A dcotor is caught running a private scam, and presents more trouble by making claims about corruption involving a prominent local councillor. Cade is forced to justify his expenditure at the same time as organising a massive security operation for a royal visit, and the doctor makes matters worse by using the visit as a platform to make his allegations public.

Épisode 5 - The Trust of Justice

14 mai 1993

Cade adopts a highly risky strategy in an attempt to take down local drug barons.

Épisode 6 - Dealbreaker

21 mai 1993

Following the death of an informant, criticism over the handling of the rig hijack and the acquisition of a new police command vehicle amid budget cuts, Cade is under mounting pressure. Determined not to give up, he looks to Anne Stewart for assistance.

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7 janvier 1994

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14 janvier 1994

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21 janvier 1994

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28 janvier 1994

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4 février 1994

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11 février 1994

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18 février 1994

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25 février 1994

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4 mars 1994

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11 mars 1994

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5 mai 1995

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12 mai 1995

Épisode 3 - Episode 3

19 mai 1995

Épisode 4 - Episode 4

26 mai 1995

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2 juin 1995

Épisode 6 - Episode 6

9 juin 1995

Épisode 7 - Episode 7

16 juin 1995