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The Lakes

1997-09-14 · 60 min / episode · ★ 7.0

Mystery · Drama

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.

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Creators
Jimmy McGovern
Production companies
BBC, Company Pictures
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

John SimmJohn SimmDanny Kavanagh
Charles DaleCharles DaleGary Archer/'Chef'
Kaye WraggKaye WraggLucy Archer
Elizabeth BennettElizabeth BennettDoreen Archer
Robert PughRobert PughFather Matthew
Mary Jo RandleMary Jo RandleBernie Quinlan
Paul CopleyPaul CopleyPeter Quinlan
James ThorntonPete Quinlan
Samantha SeagerSamantha SeagerJulie
Robin LaingRobin LaingJoey

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