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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The peak run. Top 40% of seasons by average rating — consecutive, with an average of 7.98.
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4 episodes • 1995Avg: 7.6
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nothing But the Truth | Jan 3, 1995 | 8.0 |
| 2 | Heartland | Jan 10, 1995 | 9.0 |
| 3 | A Family Affair | Jan 17, 1995 | 8.0 |
| 4 | The Sweetest Thing | Jan 24, 1995 | 5.4 |
6 episodes • 1996Avg: 6.8Valley of Despair
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | True Commitment | Feb 26, 1996 | 7.5 |
| 2 | Men of Substance | Mar 4, 1996 | 8.3 |
| 3 | The Burning Deck | Mar 11, 1996 | 4.8 |
| 4 | A Sense of Loss | Mar 19, 1996 | 8.0 |
| 5 | A Stranger in the Family | Mar 26, 1996 | 4.5 |
| 6 | Job Satisfaction | Apr 2, 1996 | 8.0 |
6 episodes • 1997Avg: 8.3Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mute of Malice | Mar 3, 1997 | 8.0 |
| 2 | Blood Money | Mar 10, 1997 | 8.0 |
| 3 | Ancient History | Mar 17, 1997 | 9.5 |
| 4 | Diplomatic Baggage | Mar 24, 1997 | 7.0 |
| 5 | The Ties That Bind | Apr 7, 1997 | 8.5 |
| 6 | In God We Trust | Apr 14, 1997 | 8.5 |
6 episodes • 1998Avg: 7.7Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Memento Mori | Mar 17, 1998 | 7.3 |
| 2 | Care in the Community | Mar 24, 1998 | 8.5 |
| 3 | Briefs Trooping Gaily | Mar 31, 1998 | 8.5 |
| 4 | Bearing Witness | Apr 7, 1998 | 8.5 |
| 5 | The Innocency of Life | Apr 14, 1998 | 4.5 |
| 6 | Dead Reckoning | Apr 21, 1998 | 9.0 |
4 episodes • 1999Avg: 7.3
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Previous Convictions | Mar 8, 1999 | 8.0 |
| 2 | The More Loving One | Mar 15, 1999 | 5.3 |
| 3 | Time of Need | Mar 22, 1999 | 7.3 |
| 4 | End Games | Mar 29, 1999 | 8.5 |
