The Lakes
★ 7.0•1997•2 Seasons•
MysteryDrama
The Lakes is a mystery drama created and written by Jimmy McGovern for BBC1. The first series – comprised of four episodes – broadcast from 14 September to 5 October 1997. A second series of ten episodes ran from 10 January to 14 March 1999. Danny Kavanagh leaves Liverpool for the Lake District, finding work at a hotel and love with a local girl named Emma. Yet Danny remains an outsider in the close-knit community, and through the machinations of fate, he finds himself implicated in a tragedy. The secrets, lies, and crimes, of the seemingly tranquil community continue to be revealed.
Top Cast
John Simm
Danny Kavanagh
Charles Dale
Gary Archer/'Chef'
Kaye Wragg
Lucy Archer
Elizabeth Bennett
Doreen Archer
Robert Pugh
Father Matthew
Mary Jo Randle
Bernie Quinlan
Paul Copley
Peter Quinlan
J
James Thornton
Pete Quinlan
Samantha Seager
Julie
Robin Laing
Joey
Episodes
1. Episode 1
93mThe experiences of Danny Kavanagh, a 21-year-old gambler and womaniser, who leaves home and enters the dark soul and sexual quicksand of a small Lake District community.
Aired: 9/14/1997
2. Episode 2
47mThe village is shattered by grief and guilt as it becomes clear that none of the children survived the rowing accident.
Aired: 9/21/1997Recommended TV Shows
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