Kavanagh QC

Kavanagh QC
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Created by	Central Television
Starring	John Thaw Daisy Bates Cliff Parisi Oliver Ford Davies Nicholas Jones Lisa Harrow Tom Brodie
Theme music composer	Anne Dudley John E. Keane
Country of origin	UK
Original language(s)	English
No. of series	6
No. of episodes	27 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)	Ted Childs
Producer(s)	Chris Kelly
Production company(s)	Central Television
Release
Original network	ITV
Picture format	4:3 (1995-1998) 16:9 (1999-2001)
Original release	3 January 1995 – 25 April 2001

Kavanagh QC is a British television series made by Central Television for ITV between 1995 and 2001. Series 1–6 are available on Region 2 DVDs. As of November 13, 2013, the entire series is also available on Region 1 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.

In regular roles it included Daisy Bates, Cliff Parisi, Oliver Ford Davies, Nicholas Jones, Lisa Harrow and Tom Brodie.

Episodes

The series comprised 25 x 90 minute episodes and 2 x 2 hour episodes. See list of Kavanagh QC episodes.

Cast

Character	Actor
James Kavanagh QC	John Thaw
Lizzie Kavanagh	Lisa Harrow
Julia Piper	Anna Chancellor
Peter Foxcott QC	Oliver Ford Davies
Jeremy Aldermarten QC	Nicholas Jones
Tom Buckley	Cliff Parisi
Kate Kavanagh	Daisy Bates
Matt Kavanagh	Tom Brodie
Alex Wilson	Jenny Jules
Helen Ames	Arkie Whiteley
Emma Taylor	Valerie Edmond
Eleanor Harker QC	Geraldine James

External links

• Kavanagh QC at IMDb