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.
Seasons
2
Episodes
14
Country
United Kingdom
Status
Ended
Cast
John Simm
Danny Kavanagh · 14 eps
Charles Dale
Gary Archer/'Chef' · 14 eps
Kaye Wragg
Lucy Archer · 14 eps
Elizabeth Bennett
Doreen Archer · 14 eps
Robert Pugh
Father Matthew · 14 eps
Mary Jo Randle
Bernie Quinlan · 14 eps
Paul Copley
Peter Quinlan · 14 eps
Samantha Seager
Julie · 14 eps
Robin Laing
Joey · 14 eps
Matt Bardock
Albie · 13 eps
Emma Cunniffe
Emma Kavanagh · 13 eps
Elizabeth Rider
Sheila Thwaite · 12 eps
Tony Rohr
Grandad · 12 eps
Lee Oakes
Tharmy · 12 eps
Nicholas Day
Archer · 12 eps
Kevin Doyle
John Fisher · 12 eps
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