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.
- Created by
- Jimmy McGovern
- Episodes
- 14
- Status
- Ended
Seasons
Where to Watch
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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
James Thornton
Pete Quinlan
Samantha Seager
Julie
Robin Laing
Joey
Matt Bardock
Albie
Emma Cunniffe
Emma Kavanagh
Elizabeth Rider
Sheila Thwaite
Tony Rohr
Grandad
Lee Oakes
Tharmy
Nicholas Day
Archer
Kevin Doyle
John Parr
Elizabeth Berrington
Ruth
Clare Holman
Simone Parr
Barbara Wilshere
Dr. Sarah Kilbride
