The Lakes (1997)
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.
Seasons
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Temporada 1 1997 · 4 episodes
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Temporada 2 1999 · 10 episodes
Cast
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John Simm Danny Kavanagh
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Charles Dale Gary Archer/'Chef'
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Kaye Wragg Lucy Archer
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Elizabeth Bennett Doreen Archer
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Robert Pugh Father Matthew
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Mary Jo Randle Bernie Quinlan
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Paul Copley Peter Quinlan
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James Thornton Pete Quinlan
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David Westhead Arthur Thwaite
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Elizabeth Rider Sheila Thwaite
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Samantha Seager Julie
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Robin Laing Joey
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Matt Bardock Albie
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Tony Rohr Grandad
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Lee Oakes Tharmy
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Nicholas Day Archer
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Ryan Pope Robert
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Jessica Perry Annie Quinlan
Production
- StatusEnded
- NetworkBBC One
- CountriesUnited Kingdom
- First aired09/14/1997
- votes12
Crew
- Sallie Aprahamian Director
- David Blair Director
- Bill Anderson Director
- David Moore Director
- Roberto Bangura Director
- Jimmy McGovern Writer
- Joe Ainsworth Writer
- Julie Rutterford Writer
- William Gaminara Writer
- Matthew Bird Producer
- Charles Pattinson Executive producer
- George Faber Executive producer
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Questions about the series The Lakes
What is The Lakes about?
The Lakes: 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 hot…
How many seasons does The Lakes have?
The Lakes has 2 seasons, with 14 episodes in total.
Is The Lakes still running?
The Lakes has ended in 1999.
How long is each episode of The Lakes?
Each episode of The Lakes runs about 60 minutes.
Who stars in The Lakes?
The cast of The Lakes includes John Simm, Charles Dale, Kaye Wragg, Elizabeth Bennett and Robert Pugh.
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Trivia
- It premiered on September 14, 1997 and the last episode aired on March 14, 1999 — 1 years on air.
- It has 2 season(s) and 14 episode(s) — about 7 per season.
- It originally aired on BBC One.
- It is a production from: United Kingdom.
- This series' quiz has 9 questions.
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