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.
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Episode 1 - Episode 1
Release Date: 1997-09-14Compulsive 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.
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Episode 2 - Episode 2
Release Date: 1997-09-21Despite Danny's efforts, three schoolgirls have drowned in the lake and the angry villagers make him the scapegoat.
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Episode 3 - Episode 3
Release Date: 1997-09-27The 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.
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Episode 4 - Episode 4
Release Date: 1997-10-05Everyone 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.