TV series
The Lakes
1997–1999, English, on BBC One. Created by Jimmy McGovern.
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
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1999
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Latest episode
S2 E10: Episode 14
Aired 14 March 1999
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Jimmy McGovernCreator
- John SimmDanny Kavanagh · 14 ep
- Charles DaleGary Archer/'Chef' · 14 ep
- Kaye WraggLucy Archer · 14 ep
- Elizabeth BennettDoreen Archer · 14 ep
- Robert PughFather Matthew · 14 ep
- Mary Jo RandleBernie Quinlan · 14 ep
- Paul CopleyPeter Quinlan · 14 ep
- James ThorntonPete Quinlan · 14 ep
- Samantha SeagerJulie · 14 ep
- Robin LaingJoey · 14 ep
- Matt BardockAlbie · 13 ep
- Emma CunniffeEmma Kavanagh · 13 ep
Details
- First aired
- 14 September 1997
- Last aired
- 14 March 1999
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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The Lakes: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Lakes are there?
The Lakes has 2 seasons and 14 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Lakes finished?
Yes. The Lakes ended in 1999, so you can watch the whole story.
Is The Lakes suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Lakes?
If you liked The Lakes, try Below, Sterling Point, Bag of Bones.
Who created The Lakes?
The Lakes was created by Jimmy McGovern and stars John Simm, Charles Dale, Kaye Wragg.