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Kavanagh Q.C.

1h 15min

Crime

Drama

John Thaw dons the silks as barrister James Kavanagh Q.C., one of the most highly respected criminal advocates in London, commanding admiration from colleagues and opponents alike. However, all this has come at a price as his dedication to work has taken its toll on his private life… Going beyond traditional courtroom dramas, “Kavanagh Q.C.” uncovers the pressures of legal battles and the problems of defining the truth, providing a compelling representation of the euphoric ups and costly downs of success and failure in the legal world.

Production Companies

Carlton Television

Carlton UK Productions

Episodes

Cast

Season 1

Nothing But the Truth

1. Nothing But the Truth

1h 41min

3rd Jan 1995

Kavanagh is called upon to defend an alleged rapist, David Armstrong, a young labourer accused of attacking the housewife he works for in her home.

Heartland

2. Heartland

1h 16min

10th Jan 1995

Kavanagh is asked to prosecute an ex-police officer turned vigilante when he is the driver of a car which hits a teenager.

A Family Affair

3. A Family Affair

1h 16min

17th Jan 1995

Kavanagh represents a determined father in a bitter custody battle, but finds himself having to persuade the eager dad not to take matters into his own hands after learning of his previous kidnappings.

The Sweetest Thing

4. The Sweetest Thing

1h 16min

24th Jan 1995

Kavanagh defends a prostitute accused of murdering a wealthy and prominent businessman who was also a client. Everything points to her guilt except her own passionate protestations of innocence. Meanwhile, Kavanagh's daughter, Lizzie, has an interview for her dream job in Brussels, and Kavanagh's junior, Julia, takes part in a cricket match.

First air date

3rd Jan 1995

Last air date

29th Mar 1999

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks