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The Lakes

★ 8.0 1K votes 1997–1999 2 seasons · 14 episodes Ended BBC One
Starring
Kaye WraggJohn SimmCharles DaleRobert PughMary Jo RandleJames Thornton
Written by
Jimmy McGovern
Starring
Kaye WraggJohn SimmCharles DaleRobert PughMary Jo RandleJames Thornton
Written by
Jimmy McGovern
Ratings per Episode
246810
Votes per Episode
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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.

All Seasons

Series 11997
7.89543h 57m
Series 21999
8.1108106h 15m

Full Cast & Crew

Cast

Kaye Wragg Lucy Archer
John Simm Danny Kavanagh
Charles Dale Chef
Robert Pugh Father Matthew
Mary Jo Randle Bernie Quinlan
James Thornton Pete Quinlan
Elizabeth Bennett Mrs. Archer, Doreen Archer
Paul Copley Peter Quinlan
Samantha Seager Julie
Robin Laing Joey

Crew

Jimmy McGovern

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