TV series

The Lakes

Name: The Lakes
Released: 1997
Cast: John Simm, Charles Dale, Kaye Wragg, Elizabeth Bennett, Robert Pugh

1997–1999· 2 seasons· 60 min episodes★ 7.0Ended

On BBC One — From BBC · Company Pictures

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Synopsis

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.

Themes

suicide rape small town boat lake liverpool, england tragedy trial guilt outsider lake district

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E1 Episode 1Next upSep 14, 1997 · 93 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Elizabeth Berrington (Ruth), Jenna Scruton (Paula Thwaite), Debbie Chazen (Delilah), Sally Rogers (Juliet Bray), Kate Fitzgerald (Mam Kavanagh), Arthur Kelly (Dad Kavanagh), Jill Halfpenny (Tina), Abigail Fisher (Kate)
E2 Episode 2Sep 21, 1997 · 47 min
Synopsis
The village is shattered by grief and guilt as it becomes clear that none of the children survived the rowing accident.
Guest stars: Barbara Wilshere (Dr. Sarah Kilbride), Bob Mason (Sgt. Eddie Slater), Jenna Scruton (Paula Thwaite), Sally Rogers (Juliet Bray), Clare Nixon (Tessa), Lucy Holliday (Pauline)
E3 Episode 3Sep 27, 1997 · 48 min
Synopsis
Danny tries to find the truth behind the tragedy of the three drowned schoolgirls.
Guest stars: Elizabeth Berrington (Ruth), Barbara Wilshere (Dr. Sarah Kilbride), Bob Mason (Sgt. Eddie Slater), Jenna Scruton (Paula Thwaite), Debbie Chazen (Delilah)
E4 Episode 4Oct 5, 1997 · 39 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Elizabeth Berrington (Ruth), Barbara Wilshere (Dr. Sarah Kilbride), Bob Mason (Sgt. Eddie Slater), Debbie Chazen (Delilah), Sally Rogers (Juliet Bray), Norman Rodway (Coroner), Danny McGrath (Father Steve), Dicken Ashworth (Cumbrian Man)