The Chief(1990)
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.
Created by Jeffrey Caine
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Seasons
Season 1
6 episodes · 1990
Season 2
6 episodes · 1991
Season 3
6 episodes · 1993
Season 4
10 episodes · 1994
Season 5
7 episodes · 1995
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When did The Chief come out?+
The Chief was first aired in 1990.
How many seasons of The Chief are there?+
The Chief has 5 seasons and 35 episodes in total.
Who created The Chief?+
The Chief was created by Jeffrey Caine.
Who stars in The Chief?+
The Chief stars Martin Shaw, Julian Glover, Brian Bovell, Gillian Bevan and Bosco Hogan.
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