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181997–19992 seasonsJimmy McGovern
IMDb 8.1
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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.

MysteryDrama
SuicideRapeSmall TownBoatLakeLiverpool, EnglandTragedyTrialGuiltOutsider

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What is The Lakes (1997) 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…

Who stars in The Lakes?

The Lakes stars John Simm (Danny Kavanagh), Charles Dale (Gary Archer/'Chef'), Kaye Wragg (Lucy Archer), Elizabeth Bennett (Doreen Archer), Robert Pugh (Father Matthew). The series was created by Jimmy McGovern.

How many seasons does The Lakes have?

The Lakes has 2 seasons. There are 14 episodes in total.

Is The Lakes worth watching?

The Lakes holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. Fans of Mystery, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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