The Lakes (1997)
Compelling BBC1 drama series embracing sex, death and Catholic guilt, set in a small community in the Lake District. The first four-part series centred on newcomer Danny Kavanagh; the second 10-part series featured other characters in the community.
The Lakes: Season 1 - 4 Episode s
1x1 - Episode 1
September 14, 1997
Compulsive gambler Danny arrives in a small Lake District village and gets a job working under a tyrannical, sex-mad chef in a hotel. He loses the job after making local girl Emma pregnant, and takes charge of hiring out boats. But then there’s a tragic accident while he’s phoning in a bet.
1x2 - Episode 2
September 21, 1997
Despite Danny's efforts, three schoolgirls have drowned in the lake and the angry villagers make him the scapegoat.
1x3 - Episode 3
September 27, 1997
The funerals take place and Danny tries to discover the truth behind the tragedy, but he’s not helped by the lies of Lucy Archer. Bernie Quinlan’s passion for Father Matthew grows.
1x4 - Episode 4
October 5, 1997
Everyone gets to hear Chef having sex with Lucy. The inquest is held with Danny in the dock, putting a strain on his relationship with Emma. The passion between Bernie and Father Matthew boils over.
The Lakes: 2 Season s
Actors in The Lakes
John Simm
Danny Kavanagh
Emma Cunniffe
Emma Kavanagh
Mary Jo Randle
Bernie Quinlan
Robert Pugh
Father Matthew
Paul Copley
Peter Quinlan
Kevin Doyle
John Fisher
Clare Holman
Simone Fisher
Kaye Wragg
Lucy Archer
Elizabeth Bennett
Doreen Archer
Nicholas Day
Cecil Archer
Elizabeth Rider
Sheila Thwaite
David Westhead
Arthur Thwaite
Charles Dale
Gary Alcock aka 'Chef'
Elizabeth Berrington
Ruth Alcock
James Thornton
Pete Quinlan
Tony Rohr
Grandad
Matt Bardock
Albie
Lee Oakes
Tharmy
Bob Mason
Sergeant Eddie Slater
Jessica Perry
Annie Quinlan
Barbara Wilshere
Dr Sarah Kilbride
Annabelle Apsion
Beverly
Amanda Mealing
Jo Jo Spiers
Marshall Lancaster
Ged Hodgson
Samantha Seager
Julie
Justin Brady
Billy Jennings
Joel Phillimore
Thomas Alcock
Robert Morgan
Charles Kilbride
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