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The Lakes

Season 1, Episode Number 1 (Episode 1)

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Released: 1997-09-14

Runtime: 87 minutes

Episode Overview

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.

Series Overview

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.

Genres

  • Drama

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Additional Information

Popularity: 4.5968

Vote Average: 7.2 (10 votes)

Status: Ended

Homepage: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00h2d7c