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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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- E1 Nothing But the TruthNext upJan 3, 1995 · 101 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Anna Chancellor (Julia Piper), Jenny Jules (Alex Wilson), Tom Brodie (Matt Kavanagh), Robin Bailey (Lord Edward Probyn), Rosalind Bailey (Cynthia Kavanagh), Daisy Bates (Kate Kavanagh), Stephen Bent (Jury foreman), Joan Blackham (Mrs Greaves)
- E2 HeartlandJan 10, 1995 · 76 min · ★ 9.0
Synopsis
Kavanagh is asked to prosecute an ex-police officer turned vigilante when he is the driver of a car which hits a teenager.
Guest stars: Anna Chancellor (Julia Piper), Jenny Jules (Alex Wilson), Tom Brodie (Matt Kavanagh), Daisy Bates (Kate Kavanagh), Oliver Ford Davies (Peter Foxcott Q.C.), Lisa Harrow (Lizzie Kavanagh), Nicholas Jones (Jeremy Aldermarten), Cliff Parisi (Tom Buckley)
- E3 A Family AffairJan 17, 1995 · 76 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Dougray Scott (Terry Fisher), John Shrapnel (Mr. Justice Griffin), Phyllis Logan (Samantha Fisher)
- E4 The Sweetest ThingJan 24, 1995 · 76 min · ★ 5.4
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Mark Strong (Randall), Jesse Birdsall (Des Carter), Edward Holmes (Tony Hayes)
Cast & crew
Created by Ted Childs, Susan Rogers
John Thaw
