Total Seasons :2Total Episodes : 14
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 c...


The experiences of Danny Kavanagh, a 21-year-old gambler and womaniser, who leaves home and enters the dark soul and sexual quicksand of a small Lake District community.
Air Date : 1997-09-14

The village is shattered by grief and guilt as it becomes clear that none of the children survived the rowing accident.
Air Date : 1997-09-21

Danny tries to find the truth behind the tragedy of the three drowned schoolgirls.
Air Date : 1997-09-27

Will Danny be found guilty at the inquest? Will the priest and Bernie consummate their relationship? As the village turns against the chef, all is revealed.
Air Date : 1997-10-05

(Danny Kavanagh)

(Emma Quinlan)

(Gary Archer/'Chef')

(Lucy Archer)

(Doreen Archer)

(Father Matthew)

(Bernie Quinlan)

(Peter Quinlan)
(Annie Quinlan)
(Pete Quinlan)

(Arthur Thwaite)

(Sheila Thwaite)

(John Parr)

(Simone Parr)

(Julie)

(Joey)

(Albie)

(Grandad)

(Tharmy)

(Archer)

(Robert)

(Ruth)

(Dr. Sarah Kilbride)
(Sgt. Eddie Slater)
(Paula Thwaite)

(Delilah)

(Juliet Bray)
(Mam Kavanagh)
(Dad Kavanagh)

(Tina)
(Kate)

(Graham)
(Tessa)
(Pauline)

(Coroner)
(Father Steve)
(Cumbrian Man)

(Bus Driver)




