Series

The Chief

★ 7.0(2)199050m5 seasons

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Good to know

Creator: Jeffrey Caine
Release date: 1990-04-20
Runtime: 50m
Language: English
Seasons: 5
Episodes: 35
Network: ITV1
Status: Ended

The Chief — trailer

About The Chief

The Chief is a 1990 web series in the Drama genre, created by Jeffrey Caine, starring Martin Shaw, Julian Glover and Brian Bovell. It spans 5 seasons and 35 episodes, and originally aired on ITV1. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Chief in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Seasons (5)

Season 16 eps · 1990

Season 26 eps · 1991

Season 36 eps · 1993

Season 410 eps · 1994

Season 57 eps · 1995

Cast

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

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Chief in United States?+

The Chief is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Chief on Netflix?+

The Chief is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How many seasons of The Chief are there?+

The Chief has 5 seasons and 35 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Chief?+

The Chief stars Martin Shaw, Julian Glover, Brian Bovell, Gillian Bevan and Bosco Hogan.

When did The Chief come out?+

The Chief is a 1990 web series created by Jeffrey Caine.

What genre is The Chief?+

The Chief is Drama series.

Who created The Chief?+

The Chief was created by Jeffrey Caine.