Kavanagh QC
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Kavanagh 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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Kavanagh 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.
Original Name: Kavanagh QC
Number of Seasons: 5
Number of Episodes: 29
Status: Ended
Certification / MPAA Film Rating: 15
Type: Scripted
Network(s): ITV
First Air Date: January 3, 1995
Episode Runtime: 75 mins
Primary Year: 1995
Genres: Crime, Drama
IMDB Link: tt0108826
Spoken Language(s): English
Origin Countries: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Season 1 — 4 Episodes — Air Date: January 3, 1995
- Season 2 — 6 Episodes — Air Date: February 26, 1996
- Season 3 — 6 Episodes — Air Date: March 3, 1997
- Season 4 — 8 Episodes — Air Date: March 17, 1998
- Season 5 — 5 Episodes — Air Date: March 8, 1999
- Cliff Parisi –
- John Thaw – James Kavanagh QC
- Oliver Ford Davies –
- Lisa Harrow –
- Daisy Bates –
- Nicholas Jones –
- John Carlisle –
- Anna Chancellor –
- Carol Harrison –
- Nick Patrick –
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