The Lakes
Series 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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2 Seasons • 14 Episodes
60 min per episode
1997 – 1999
Premiered: Sun, Sep 14, 1997
Jimmy McGovernLatest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 10: “Episode 14”
Danny is desperate to be reconciled with Emma.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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21 September 1997 BBC1 - Panorama, The Locksmith & The Lakes
Type: Teaser • Published 2015-09-21
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jimmy McGovern
Nina Humphreys
Andy Collins
Matthew Bird, Charles Pattinson, George Faber
Department Leadership Roster
Matthew Bird
Producer
Nina Humphreys
Original Music Composer
Andy Collins
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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18: Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
International Certification Matrix
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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.
How many seasons does The Lakes have?
The Lakes comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Lakes?
Key cast members in The Lakes include John Simm, Charles Dale, Kaye Wragg, Elizabeth Bennett, Robert Pugh.
Who created or directed The Lakes?
The Lakes was developed and directed by Jimmy McGovern.