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The Lakes (1997)

TV Series ★ 7.0 60 min

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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Released
September 14, 1997
Runtime
60 min
IMDb
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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 Samantha Seager Samantha Seager Julie Robin Laing Robin Laing Joey

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who created The Lakes?
The Lakes was created by Jimmy McGovern.
Who stars in The Lakes?
The Lakes stars John Simm, Charles Dale, Kaye Wragg, Elizabeth Bennett.
When was The Lakes released?
The Lakes is a 1997 mystery, drama series.
Where can I watch The Lakes?
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