The series ran 2 seasons across 14 episodes and has ended.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 8.1/10 | 71% |
| TMDB | 7.0/1012 votes | 29% |
| Balasaur Score | 78 | 100% |
Seasons
| 1 | Series 1 | 4 ep1997 |
| 2 | Series 2 | 10 ep1999 |
Key crew
- Jimmy McGovernCreator
- Nina HumphreysOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- John SimmDanny Kavanagh
- Charles DaleGary Archer/'Chef'
- Kaye WraggLucy Archer
- Elizabeth BennettDoreen Archer
- Robert PughFather Matthew
- Mary Jo RandleBernie Quinlan
- Paul CopleyPeter Quinlan
- James ThorntonPete Quinlan
- Samantha SeagerJulie
- Robin LaingJoey
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