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The Lakes (1997 – 1999)

The Lakes

^{(1997 – 1999)}

18

3h 57m

Drama

October 19th, 1997

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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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Cast

Kaye Wragg
Lucy Archer
John Simm
Danny Kavanagh
Charles Dale
Chef
Robert Pugh
Father Matthew
Mary Jo Randle
Bernie Quinlan
James Thornton
Pete Quinlan
Elizabeth Bennett
Mrs. Archer
Paul Copley
Peter Quinlan
Samantha Seager
Julie
Robin Laing
Joey
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Directors

David Blair
(4 episodes, 1997)
Sallie Aprahamian
(4 episodes, 1999)
Bill Anderson
(3 episodes, 1999)
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Producers

Charles Pattinson
executive producer / executive producer
Company Television / producer (14 episodes, 1997-1999)
George Faber
executive producer / executive producer
Company Television (12 episodes, 1997-1999)
Matthew Bird
producer
(10 episodes, 1999)
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Writers

Jimmy McGovern
creator
(5 episodes, 1999)
Jimmy McGovern
writer
(4 episodes, 1997-1999)
Jimmy McGovern
written by
(3 episodes, 1997-1999)
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Keywords

death
husband wife relationship
gambler
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Country of Origin

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Languages

English

Release Dates

October 19th, 1997 (Australia)
August 10th, 1998 (Canada)
April 17th, 1999 (Finland)

Alternative Titles

The Lakes (original title)
The Lakes (Australia)
Järvet (Finland)
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Locations

Cumbria, England, UK
Glenridding, Penrith, Cumbria, England, UK
Glenridding, Ullswater Hotel, Lake District, Cumbria, England, UK
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Running Times

237 min (4 parts)
374 min (10 parts)

Sound Mixes

Stereo

Aspect Ratios

1.33 : 1

Production Companies

Company Pictures (for) (season 2)
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (Albania)

Distribution Companies

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)

Special Effects Companies

Emergency House Special Effects

Other Companies

ARRI Lighting Rental (India) (light equipment)

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