Series

The Lakes

★ 7.0(12)19971h 0m2 seasons

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Where to watch The Lakes

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Good to know

Creator: Jimmy McGovern
Release date: 1997-09-14
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: English
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 14
Network: BBC One
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

The Lakes — trailer

About The Lakes

The Lakes is a 1997 web series in the Mystery and Drama genres, created by Jimmy McGovern, starring John Simm, Charles Dale and Kaye Wragg. It spans 2 seasons and 14 episodes, and originally aired on BBC One. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Lakes in Denmark — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (2)

Series 14 eps · 1997

Series 210 eps · 1999

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

Themes & keywords

suiciderapesmall townboatlakeliverpool, englandtragedytrialguiltoutsiderlake district

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Lakes in Denmark?+

The Lakes is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Denmark. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Lakes on Netflix?+

The Lakes is not on Netflix in Denmark right now.

How many seasons of The Lakes are there?+

The Lakes has 2 seasons and 14 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Lakes?+

The Lakes stars John Simm, Charles Dale, Kaye Wragg, Elizabeth Bennett and Robert Pugh.

When did The Lakes come out?+

The Lakes is a 1997 web series created by Jimmy McGovern.

What genre is The Lakes?+

The Lakes is Mystery and Drama series.

Who created The Lakes?+

The Lakes was created by Jimmy McGovern.