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Series · 1997 – 1999 · Mystery

The Lakes

★7.0 1997 – 1999 2 Seasons Jimmy McGovern TV-MA

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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Seasons & episodes

2 seasons · 14 episodes

Episode 1

Episode 01

Episode 1

Sep 14, 1997 · 93 min

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.

Episode 2

Episode 02

Episode 2

Sep 21, 1997 · 47 min

The village is shattered by grief and guilt as it becomes clear that none of the children survived the rowing accident.

Episode 3

Episode 03

Episode 3

Sep 27, 1997 · 48 min

Danny tries to find the truth behind the tragedy of the three drowned schoolgirls.

Episode 4

Episode 04

Episode 4

Oct 5, 1997 · 39 min

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.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.0 /10

based on 12 votes

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.

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Cast

8 principal cast

John Simm

John Simm

Danny Kavanagh
Charles Dale

Charles Dale

Gary Archer/'Chef'
Kaye Wragg

Kaye Wragg

Lucy Archer
Elizabeth Bennett

Elizabeth Bennett

Doreen Archer
Robert Pugh

Robert Pugh

Father Matthew
Mary Jo Randle

Mary Jo Randle

Bernie Quinlan
Paul Copley

Paul Copley

Peter Quinlan

James Thornton

Pete Quinlan

Where to watch The Lakes

The Lakes is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The mystery from Jimmy McGovern has 2 seasons and 14 total episodes, rated 7.0/10 by 12 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Lakes have?

The Lakes has 2 seasons with 14 episodes in total.

Is The Lakes still on the air?

The Lakes has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs The Lakes?

The Lakes airs on BBC One.

When did The Lakes first air?

The Lakes first aired on September 14, 1997.

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