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)
Episode 1 (Episode 1) 2.0
Writer: Jimmy McGovern
Air date: 1997-09-14
Runtime: 93 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 2 (Episode 2)
Writer: Jimmy McGovern
Air date: 1997-09-21
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: The village is shattered by grief and guilt as it becomes clear that none of the children survived the rowing accident.
Episode 3 (Episode 3)
Writer: Jimmy McGovern
Air date: 1997-09-27
Runtime: 48 min
Overview: Danny tries to find the truth behind the tragedy of the three drowned schoolgirls.
Episode 4 (Episode 4)
Writer: Jimmy McGovern
Air date: 1997-10-05
Runtime: 39 min
Overview: 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.
Seasons
Episodes 4
Episodes 10