The Chief

S1 · E1 — Crash Course

Season 1 · 6 episodesThe Chief
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Crash CourseE1 · 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.

DaydreamerE2 · 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...

Call Sign BravoE3 · 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.

The Great EscapeE4 · 50 min

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

Ring O' Ring O' RosesE5 · 50 min

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

For Whom the Bell TollsE6 · 50 min

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

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Daydreamer

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...

Continue the story

Episodes

Now playing
Crash CourseE1 · 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.

DaydreamerE2 · 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...

Call Sign BravoE3 · 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.

The Great EscapeE4 · 50 min

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

Ring O' Ring O' RosesE5 · 50 min

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

For Whom the Bell TollsE6 · 50 min

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