The Lakes(1997)
The Lakes 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.
The Lakes (1997) is a mystery and drama series that premiered on September 14, 1997, spanning 2 seasons and 14 episodes. It stars John Simm, Charles Dale, Kaye Wragg and Elizabeth Bennett. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1997-09-14
- Last aired:
- 1999-03-14
- Producers:
- Charles Pattinson, George Faber
The Lakes (1997) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Lakes before you start streaming.
The Lakes Cast & Crew
Main 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
James Thornton
as Pete Quinlan
Samantha Seager
as Julie
Robin Laing
as Joey
Key crew
Executive produced by Charles Pattinson and George Faber.
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The Lakes Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Lakes – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Lakes?
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How many seasons of The Lakes are there?
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The Lakes has 2 seasons and 14 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on September 14, 1997.
Is The Lakes still running?
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No. The Lakes is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on March 14, 1999.
Who is in the cast of The Lakes?
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The Lakes (1997) stars John Simm, Charles Dale, Kaye Wragg, Elizabeth Bennett and Robert Pugh. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Lakes any good?
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The Lakes (1997) is rated 7.0 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like mystery and drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the The Lakes trailer?
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The official The Lakes trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.