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The Lakes: Season 1

4 episodes Premiered Sep 14, 1997

Season 1 Episodes

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S1·E1 Mytharc

Episode 1

Sep 14, 1997

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.

S1·E2 Core

Episode 2

Sep 21, 1997

The village is shattered by grief and guilt as it becomes clear that none of the children survived the rowing accident.

S1·E3 Core

Episode 3

Sep 27, 1997

Danny tries to find the truth behind the tragedy of the three drowned schoolgirls.

S1·E4 Mytharc

Episode 4

Oct 5, 1997

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.