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The Lakes brought writer Jimmy McGovern and actor John Simm a great deal of critical praise in 1997. Following a particularly dry period for British TV drama, the show's realistic characterisations and their painfully honest decisions hit audiences hard. Simm is a twentysomething trapped in a life of compulsive gambling, theft and being on the dole in Liverpool. On a whim he heads north to the Lake District. He expects to find the countryside quietude where his hidden poetical leanings might find a home, but instead gets caught up in a community like any other. Lies, temptation and tragedy beset every household just as much as the big city.
The focus of Series 1 is Danny's relationship with Emma (Emma Cunniffe) and the consequences of having a child. As time races by, his link to the Lakes becomes an exercise in torment when the eyes of blame fall easily upon him after the accidental deaths of four schoolgirls. Stoking the flames of a series of secondary explosions in waiting are a pair of affairs, one adulterous, the other complicated by religion.
On the DVD: The Lakes Series 1 comes with two separate commentary tracks for the very first episode. In interviews, John Simm fondly recalls how cold the lake water was and director David Blair recalls putting him in it. It's a shame the two weren't recorded together. It's also a shame that's all there is in this package. Even a few cast biographies would have been welcome. Picture is 4:3 and stereo sound is as you'd expect from 1990s UK TV. --Paul Tonks
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Alternative Footage, Commentary, Interactive Menu, SYNOPSIS: The Lakes brought writer Jimmy McGovern and actor John Simm a great deal of critical praise in 1997. Following a particularly dry period for British TV drama, the show's realistic characterisations and their painfully honest decisions hit audiences hard. Simm is a twentysomething trapped in a life of compulsive gambling, theft and being on the dole in Liverpool. On a whim he heads north to the Lake District. He expects to find the countryside quietude where his hidden poetical leanings might find a home, but instead gets caught up in a community like any other. Lies, temptation and tragedy beset every household just as much as the big city.
The focus of Series 1 is Danny's relationship with Emma (Emma Cunniffe) and the consequences of having a child. As time races by, his link to the Lakes becomes an exercise in torment when the eyes of blame fall easily upon him after the accidental deaths of four schoolgirls. Stoking the flames of a series of secondary explosions in waiting are a pair of affairs, one adulterous, the other complicated by religion. ...The Lakes - Series One
The focus of Series 1 is Danny's relationship with Emma (Emma Cunniffe) and the consequences of having a child. As time races by, his link to the Lakes becomes an exercise in torment when the eyes of blame fall easily upon him after the accidental deaths of four schoolgirls. Stoking the flames of a series of secondary explosions in waiting are a pair of affairs, one adulterous, the other complicated by religion. ...The Lakes - Series One
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
John Simm was an unknown when he took the lead role as Danny BBC1'S he lakes back in 1997 now of course he's appeared in Clocking Off, State of play and the Canterbury Tales. The Lakes is as my title says - UK Drama at it's best. 6 fast paced episodes each one as gripping and intreeging as the last. Its fantastic stuff and one of the most memorable series of the 90's
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I agree with the other reviewer who said that The Lakes is drama at its very best. This series is gripping, powerful - even funny at times - i couldn't stop watching it.
It shows a 'dark' side to the Lake District, unveiling the claustrophobic tensions of living in a small community in the midst of beauty. Some of the scenes are shocking and heart rending. One scene involving an accident on the lake will have you on the very edge of your seat. The writing is superb, the performances are all excellent - with John Simm utterly believable as Danny, just trying to do his best(and sometimes doing his worst) in difficult circumstances. He's a multi-layered flawed but immensely likeable character. I'd go so far as to say that The Lakes is my favourite contemporary drama ever.
It shows a 'dark' side to the Lake District, unveiling the claustrophobic tensions of living in a small community in the midst of beauty. Some of the scenes are shocking and heart rending. One scene involving an accident on the lake will have you on the very edge of your seat. The writing is superb, the performances are all excellent - with John Simm utterly believable as Danny, just trying to do his best(and sometimes doing his worst) in difficult circumstances. He's a multi-layered flawed but immensely likeable character. I'd go so far as to say that The Lakes is my favourite contemporary drama ever.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
This was what I orignally thought to be a very 'odd' birthday present from my brother. However I was hooked in minutes and watched the whole thing over a weekend and ordered the second series the next day!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Brilliant
I don't know where I was in the nineties when this was out, but got series 1 delivered last week and was amazed by it, brilliant story, brilliant acting. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Harvey
Gripping Drama
My wife and I loved this DVD, very gripping drama with black humour and plenty of underlying issues and sub-plots. the characters are superb and well acted by all of the cast. Read more
Published 11 months ago by J. Robinson
The Lakes
Well good show, brought me right back to the time it was out. Series 2 not as good I don't think.
Published on 15 Feb 2010 by DO'H
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