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.
Created By | Jimmy McGovern | |
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Status | Ended | |
Original Name | The Lakes | |
First Air Date | September 14, 1997 | |
Last Air Date | March 14, 1999 | |
Seasons | 2 | |
Episodes | 14 | |
Episode Runtime | 1h 0min | |
Language | English | |
Original Language | English | |
Production Countries | United Kingdom | |
Production Companies | BBCCompany Pictures | |
Networks | BBC One |