The Lakes

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 1997-09-14

Last Air Date: 1999-03-14

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 14

Created By: Jimmy McGovern

Networks: BBC One

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Top Cast

John Simm as Danny Kavanagh
Charles Dale as Gary Archer/'Chef'
Kaye Wragg as Lucy Archer
Elizabeth Bennett as Doreen Archer
Robert Pugh as Father Matthew
Mary Jo Randle as Bernie Quinlan
Paul Copley as Peter Quinlan
James Thornton as Pete Quinlan
Samantha Seager as Julie
Robin Laing as Joey

Seasons

Series 1 (1997)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (1997-09-14)

The 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.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (1997-09-21)

The village is shattered by grief and guilt as it becomes clear that none of the children survived the rowing accident.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (1997-09-27)

Danny tries to find the truth behind the tragedy of the three drowned schoolgirls.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (1997-10-05)

Will Danny be found guilty at the inquest? Will the priest and Bernie consummate their relationship? As the village turns against the chef, all is revealed.