Overview
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 & Episodes
Series 1
Series 2
Key Information
Cast & Crew
John Simm
Danny Kavanagh
Charles Dale
Gary Archer/'Chef'
Kaye Wragg
Lucy Archer
Elizabeth Bennett
Doreen Archer
Robert Pugh
Father Matthew
Mary Jo Randle
Bernie Quinlan
Paul Copley
Peter Quinlan
James Thornton
Pete Quinlan
Samantha Seager
Julie
Robin Laing
Joey
Matt Bardock
Albie
Emma Cunniffe
Emma Kavanagh
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Frequently Asked Questions
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...
The Lakes has 2 seasons with 14 episodes.
The Lakes premiered on September 14, 1997.
No, The Lakes has ended. The final episode aired on March 14, 1999.
The Lakes originally aired on BBC One. Check your local streaming services for availability.
The Lakes was created by Jimmy McGovern.
The Lakes has a rating of 7.0/10 based on user reviews.
The Lakes is classified as Mystery, Drama.