The Lakes (1997)
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.
Where to watch The Lakes
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Sky Go | — | — |
| Ireland | Sky Go | — | — |
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What is The Lakes 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. The Lakes is a Mystery, Drama series, first aired on 1997-09-14, 2 seasons and 14 episodes.
Is The Lakes worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Lakes 7.0 out of 10 from 12 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Lakes?
In the United Kingdom, The Lakes streams on Sky Go. The table on this page lists 1 more country. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Created by
Jimmy McGovern
Cast
- John Simm as Danny Kavanagh
- Charles Dale as Gary Archer/'Chef'
- Kaye Wragg as Lucy Archer
- Elizabeth Bennett as Doreen Archer
- Robert Pugh as Father Matthew
- Mary Jo Randle as Bernie Quinlan
- Paul Copley as Peter Quinlan
- James Thornton as Pete Quinlan
- Samantha Seager as Julie
- Robin Laing as Joey
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Sources
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