Status: Ended
Airdate: 1995-01-03
Runtime: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Rating(s): 7.5
Genre(s): Crime, Drama
Language(s): English
DescriptionKavanagh QC is a British television series made by Central Television for ITV between 1995 and 2001. It is often repeated on ITV3, and series 1–6 are available on Region 2 DVDs. The series starred John Thaw as barrister James Kavanagh QC who comes from a working-class upbringing in Bolton, Greater Manchester. This is only discovered in later episodes as his parents' health deteriorates and through an exchange with a colleague who presumed that Kavanagh was actually a Yorkshireman. The series dealt with his battles in the courtroom as well as his domestic dramas which include the death of his devoted and affectionate wife. Later he begins dating a fellow barrister. In court Kavanagh is usually seen to be defending a client who seems likely to be convicted until a twist in the case occurs, but occasionally Kavanagh is seen in a prosecuting role. The main plot often features Kavanagh confronting cases with a subtext of racism, sexism or other prejudice. In sub-plots comedy came from the pomposity and self-absorption of Jeremy, a posh barrister in chambers. Kavanagh will not stand for injustice and is never bullied by threats or bribes from those whom he is up against in the courtroom.
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Normal Episodes 29 |
Season 1 4 |
S01E01 |
Nothing But the Truth |
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S01E02 |
Heartland |
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S01E03 |
A Family Affair |
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S01E04 |
The Sweetest Thing |
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Season 2 6 |
S02E01 |
True Committment |
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S02E02 |
Men of Substance |
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S02E03 |
The Burning Deck |
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S02E04 |
A Sense of Loss |
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S02E05 |
A Stranger in the Family |
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S02E06 |
Job Satisfaction |
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Season 3 6 |
S03E01 |
Mute of Malice |
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S03E02 |
Blood Money |
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S03E03 |
Ancient History |
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S03E04 |
Diplomatic Baggage |
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S03E05 |
The Ties That Bind |
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S03E06 |
In God We Trust |
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Season 4 8 |
S04E01 |
Memento Mori |
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S04E02 |
Care in the Community |
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S04E03 |
Briefs Trooping Gaily |
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S04E04 |
Bearing Witness |
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S04E05 |
The Innocency of Life |
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S04E06 |
Dead Reckoning |
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S04E07 |
Ceremony of Innocence |
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S04E08 |
Seasons of Mist |
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Season 5 5 |
S05E01 |
Previous Convictions |
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S05E02 |
The More Loving One |
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S05E03 |
Time of Need |
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S05E04 |
End Game |
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S05E05 |
The End of Law |
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Cast 11 |
Cliff Parisi |
John Thaw - James Kavanagh QC |
Oliver Ford Davies |
Lisa Harrow |
Daisy Bates |
Nicholas Jones |
John Carlisle |
Anna Chancellor |
Carol Harrison |
Nick Patrick |
Sam Cox |
Production 1 |
Ted Childs - Producer |
Network 1 |
ITV |
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