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

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

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

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.

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...

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.