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.
Cast: John Simm, Charles Dale, Kaye Wragg
4 episodes
1. Episode 1The 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.18CC1 h 33 minSep 14, 1997
2. Episode 2The village is shattered by grief and guilt as it becomes clear that none of the children survived the rowing accident.18CC47minSep 21, 1997
3. Episode 3Danny tries to find the truth behind the tragedy of the three drowned schoolgirls.18CC48minSep 27, 1997
4. Episode 4Will 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.18CC39minOct 5, 1997
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The Lakes
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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Jimmy McGovern
- Studio
- BBC, Company Pictures
Maturity rating
18Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
