The Chief

The Chief (1990-1995)

EndedScripted showDrama, Crime

The Chief is a British television crime drama series that aired on ITV from 20 April 1990 to 16 June 1995, starring Michael Cochrane, Tim Pigott-Smith and Martin Shaw. It was made by Anglia Television.

The series was set in East Anglia, with "the Chief" in command of the fictitious Eastland Constabulary, a large police force covering all of it. The first Chief was John Stafford (Tim Pigott-Smith), who was replaced in episode 3 of series 3 by Alan Cade (Martin Shaw). Both were dynamic men who talked frankly. There is a lot of political content, in particular battles with the Home Office and local politicians.

The show ran for five years, five series and a total of 35 episodes.

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Scheduleevery Friday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S05E07Episode 7Jun 16, 1995
S05E06Episode 6Jun 9, 1995
S05E05Episode 5Jun 2, 1995
S05E04Episode 4May 26, 1995
S05E03Episode 3May 19, 1995
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Chief' premiere?

'The Chief' premiered on April 20, 1990.

Who created 'The Chief'?

'The Chief' was created by Chris Boucher.

What was the show about?

'The Chief' was a cop show that focused on the life of the chief constable of a Welsh police force named David Lloyd.

What was the name of the actor who played David Lloyd in 'The Chief'?

The actor who played David Lloyd in 'The Chief' was Martin Shaw.

How many episodes were produced for 'The Chief'?

In total, 48 episodes of 'The Chief' were produced.

What was the name of the character who was David Lloyd's assistant in 'The Chief'?

The character who was David Lloyd's assistant in 'The Chief' was John Stafford.

In which location was the majority of 'The Chief' filmed?

The majority of 'The Chief' was filmed in Cardiff, Wales.

What was the name of David Lloyd's wife in 'The Chief'?

In 'The Chief', David Lloyd's wife's name was Helen.

Which actor played the role of Sgt. Cross in 'The Chief'?

The role of Sgt. Cross in 'The Chief' was played by Tim Pigott-Smith.

Was 'The Chief' critically acclaimed?

Yes, 'The Chief' received critical acclaim for its realistic portrayal of the police force and Martin Shaw's performance as David Lloyd.

What British TV show did 'The Chief' air against in the UK?

In the UK, 'The Chief' aired against the popular soap opera 'Coronation Street'.

What was the theme song of 'The Chief'?

The theme song of 'The Chief' was a piece of classical music composed by Coriolan Overture by Ludwig van Beethoven.

Was the show primarily focused on action or drama?

'The Chief' was primarily focused on drama, with occasional action scenes.

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