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.
Cast
John Simm
Danny Kavanagh
Charles Dale
Gary Archer/'Chef'
Kaye Wragg
Lucy Archer
Elizabeth Bennett
Doreen Archer
Robert Pugh
Father Matthew
Mary Jo Randle
Bernie Quinlan
Paul Copley
Peter Quinlan
James Thornton
Pete Quinlan
Samantha Seager
Julie
Robin Laing
Joey
Seasons
E1Episode 1
Sep 14, 1997
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.
E2Episode 2
Sep 21, 1997
The village is shattered by grief and guilt as it becomes clear that none of the children survived the rowing accident.
E3Episode 3
Sep 27, 1997
Danny tries to find the truth behind the tragedy of the three drowned schoolgirls.
E4Episode 4
Oct 5, 1997
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.
E1Episode 5
Jan 10, 1999
Danny is forced to make the most important decision of his life as he contemplates suicide.
E2Episode 6
Jan 17, 1999
Father Matthew and the married Bernie Quinlan try to resist their passion.
E3Episode 7
Jan 24, 1999
Beverly flirts with John Fisher, unaware that he has murdered her sister.
E4Episode 8
Jan 31, 1999
John and Beverly continue their romance while destroying evidence of Simone's murder.
E5Episode 9
Feb 7, 1999
Lucy struggles to come to terms with the sexual assault.
E6Episode 10
Feb 14, 1999
Bernie discovers that she is pregnant by Father Matthew. In a rare moment of trust, Danny confesses to Lucy that he knows she was raped.
E7Episode 11
Feb 21, 1999
Rory catches up with micropig breeder Rob Rose as he tries to bring a grumpy pig back into the fold with the help of his long-suffering partner Helen.
E8Episode 12
Feb 28, 1999
Bernie and Father Matthew seek advice from the Bishop.
E9Episode 13
Mar 7, 1999
Lucy takes to the witness stand to confront her rapists.
E10Episode 14
Mar 14, 1999
Danny is desperate to be reconciled with Emma.
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Storyline
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.
