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Country of origin
  
UK

No. of series
  
6

Final episode date
  
25 April 2001

7.5/10
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Created by
  
Original language(s)
  
English

First episode date
  
3 January 1995

Network
  
Kavanagh QC wwwgstaticcomtvthumbtvbanners415613p415613

Starring
  
John ThawOliver Ford DaviesNicholas JonesCliff ParisiLisa HarrowTom BrodieDaisy Bates

Theme music composer
  
Anne DudleyJohn E. Keane

Cast
  

Kavanagh QC is a British television series made by Central Television for ITV between 1995 and 2001. All six series are available on DVD in both Region 1 and Region 2.

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Plot

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 deals 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.

Cast

  • John Thaw as James Kavanagh, Q.C. (Series 1–6)
  • Oliver Ford Davies as Peter Foxcott, Q.C. (Series 1–6)
  • Nicholas Jones as Jeremy Aldermarten, Q.C. (Series 1–6)
  • Cliff Parisi as Tom Buckley (Series 1–6)
  • Lisa Harrow as Lizzie Kavanagh (Series 1–3)
  • Tom Brodie as Matt Kavanagh (Series 1–5)
  • Daisy Bates as Kate Kavanagh (Series 1–6)
  • Anna Chancellor as Julia Piper (Series 1–3)
  • Jenny Jules as Alex Wilson (Series 1–4)
  • Valerie Edmond as Emma Taylor (Series 4)
  • Arkie Whiteley as Helen Ames (Series 2–3)
  • Geraldine James as Eleanor Harker, Q.C. (Series 1–5)
  • Episode list

    Several online sources list two additional episodes in series four: 7. "Ceremony of Innocence" (28 April 1998) and 8. "Seasons of Mist" (5 May 1998), the plot descriptions of which are identical to two episodes broadcast in series five: 3. "Time of Need" (22 March 1999) and 4. "End Games" (29 March 1999). This was due to a scheduling change which prevented these two episodes from airing at their scheduled time. Later broadcast as part of series five, they were re-titled to avoid confusion.

    References

    Kavanagh QC Wikipedia


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