Kavanagh Q.C.

CrimeDrama

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.

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Episodes & Seasons

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Season 1

4 Episodes

EP 01

EP 1

01.Nothing But the Truth

1h 41m★ 8

1995-01-03

01.Nothing But the Truth

1h 41m★ 8

Aired 1995-01-03

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.

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EP 02

EP 2

02.Heartland

1h 16m★ 9

1995-01-10

02.Heartland

1h 16m★ 9

Aired 1995-01-10

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

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EP 03

EP 3

03.A Family Affair

1h 16m★ 8

1995-01-17

03.A Family Affair

1h 16m★ 8

Aired 1995-01-17

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.

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EP 04

EP 4

04.The Sweetest Thing

1h 16m★ 5.4

1995-01-24

04.The Sweetest Thing

1h 16m★ 5.4

Aired 1995-01-24

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.

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