Kavanagh Q.C. is a British television series made by Central Television for ITV between 3 January 1995 – 25 April 2001.
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.
Series Premiere: January 03, 1995 Classification: Scripted Genre: Action | Crime | Drama | Mystery Network: ITV1 Airs: Monday at 12:00 am Runtime: 90 Minutes
KAVANAGH QC - Season 1 -- 4 Episodes
1x1 -- Jan 03, 1995 -- Nothing But the Truth 1x2 -- Jan 10, 1995 -- Heartland 1x3 -- Jan 17, 1995 -- A Family Affair 1x4 -- Jan 24, 1995 -- The Sweetest Thing
KAVANAGH QC - Season 2 -- 6 Episodes
2x1 -- Feb 26, 1996 -- True Committment 2x2 -- Mar 04, 1996 -- Men of Substance 2x3 -- Mar 11, 1996 -- The Burning Deck 2x4 -- Mar 19, 1996 -- A Sense of Loss 2x5 -- Mar 26, 1996 -- A Stranger in the Family 2x6 -- Apr 02, 1996 -- Job Satisfaction
KAVANAGH QC - Season 3 -- 6 Episodes
3x1 -- Mar 03, 1997 -- Mute of Malice 3x2 -- Mar 10, 1997 -- Blood Money 3x3 -- Mar 17, 1997 -- Ancient History 3x4 -- Mar 24, 1997 -- Diplomatic Baggage 3x5 -- Apr 07, 1997 -- The Ties That Bind 3x6 -- Apr 14, 1997 -- In God We Trust
KAVANAGH QC - Season 4 -- 6 Episodes
4x1 -- Mar 17, 1998 -- Memento Mori 4x2 -- Mar 24, 1998 -- Care in the Community 4x3 -- Mar 31, 1998 -- Briefs Trooping Gaily 4x4 -- Apr 07, 1998 -- Bearing Witness 4x5 -- Apr 14, 1998 -- The Innocency of Life 4x6 -- Apr 21, 1998 -- Dead Reckoning
KAVANAGH QC - Season 5 -- 4 Episodes
5x1 -- Mar 08, 1999 -- Previous Convictions 5x2 -- Mar 15, 1999 -- The More Loving One 5x3 -- Mar 22, 1999 -- Time of Need 5x4 -- Mar 29, 1999 -- End Games
