The Lakes (1997)
The Lakes is a 1997 mystery series created by Jimmy McGovern. It stars John Simm, Charles Dale and Kaye Wragg.
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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What is The Lakes about?
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.
When was The Lakes released?
The Lakes was released on 14 September 1997.
How many episodes does The Lakes have?
The Lakes has 14 episodes across 2 seasons.
Who made The Lakes?
The Lakes was created by Jimmy McGovern.
Cast
- John Simm as Danny Kavanagh
- Charles Dale as Gary Archer/'Chef'
- Kaye Wragg as Lucy Archer
- Elizabeth Bennett as Doreen Archer
- Robert Pugh as Father Matthew
- Mary Jo Randle as Bernie Quinlan
- Paul Copley as Peter Quinlan
- James Thornton as Pete Quinlan
- Samantha Seager as Julie
- Robin Laing as Joey
- Matt Bardock as Albie
- Emma Cunniffe as Emma Kavanagh