
The Lakes
181997•1h 0m•6.7/10
MysteryDrama
Ratings
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6.7/10(11)
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.
Production
BBC, Company Pictures
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
September 14, 1997
Last Aired
March 14, 1999
Networks
BBC One
Created By
Jimmy McGovern
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Where to Watch
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season

E1
Episode 1
Air date: 1997-09-14
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.

E2
Episode 2
Air date: 1997-09-21
The village is shattered by grief and guilt as it becomes clear that none of the children survived the rowing accident.

E3
Episode 3
Air date: 1997-09-27
Danny tries to find the truth behind the tragedy of the three drowned schoolgirls.

E4
Episode 4
Air date: 1997-10-05
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.
































