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The Lakes

Compelling BBC1 drama series embracing sex, death and Catholic guilt, set in a small community in the Lake District. The first four-part series centred on newcomer Danny Kavanagh; the second 10-part series featured other characters in the community.

en
Drama
Created By

Jimmy McGovern

First Aired on

Sep 14, 1997

2 seaons till Mar 14, 1999

Popularity: 3.3302
10 votes
Networks
(GB)
Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: Episode 10

Seasons & episodes

Total 2 seasons, 14 episodes

Series 1

Aired

4 Episodes
  • Episode 1Episode 187 min

    Compulsive gambler Danny arrives in a small Lake District village and gets a job working under a tyrannical, sex-mad chef in a hotel. He loses the job after making local girl Emma pregnant, and takes charge of hiring out boats. But then there’s a tragic accident while he’s phoning in a bet.

  • Episode 2Episode 249 min

    Despite Danny's efforts, three schoolgirls have drowned in the lake and the angry villagers make him the scapegoat.

  • Episode 3Episode 360 min

    The funerals take place and Danny tries to discover the truth behind the tragedy, but he’s not helped by the lies of Lucy Archer. Bernie Quinlan’s passion for Father Matthew grows.

  • Episode 4Episode 460 min

    Everyone gets to hear Chef having sex with Lucy. The inquest is held with Danny in the dock, putting a strain on his relationship with Emma. The passion between Bernie and Father Matthew boils over.

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