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The Lakes

The Lakes

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.

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Created ByJimmy McGovern
StatusEnded
Original NameThe Lakes
First Air DateSeptember 14, 1997
Last Air DateMarch 14, 1999
Seasons2
Episodes14
Episode Runtime1h 0min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited Kingdom
Production CompaniesBBCCompany Pictures
NetworksBBC One
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S02E10

Episode 14

Danny is desperate to be reconciled with Emma.

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