John Simm
Danny Kavanagh
Series
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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.
Episodes
Series 1
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1. Episode 1Now viewing1997-09-141h 33m2.0The 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.
2. Episode 21997-09-2147mThe village is shattered by grief and guilt as it becomes clear that none of the children survived the rowing accident.
3. Episode 31997-09-2748mDanny tries to find the truth behind the tragedy of the three drowned schoolgirls.
4. Episode 41997-10-0539mWill 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.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
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
No photo James Thornton
Pete Quinlan
Samantha Seager
Julie
Robin Laing
Joey
Availability
Where To Watch Legally
No legal streaming, rental or purchase options for The Lakes were reported for this region.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Lakes available to watch online?
Vidbox does not currently have a legal streaming, rental or purchase option on record for The Lakes in this region.
How many seasons does The Lakes have?
The Lakes has 2 seasons and 14 episodes.
When did The Lakes first air?
The Lakes first aired in 1997.
Is The Lakes still running?
The Lakes's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is The Lakes?
The Lakes is classified as Mystery, Drama.