John Simm stars as Danny Kavanagh in BBC’s ‘The Lakes’, with Emma Cunniffe as Ruth and Mark Strong as John Fisher.
Main cast
- Danny KavanaghJohn Simm1–2Main
- RuthEmma Cunniffe1–2Main
- John FisherMark Strong1–2Main
Supporting cast
- Father MatthewJames Frain1Supp
- Marie KavanaghKatherine Igoe1–2Supp
- PatriciaDiana Payan1–2Supp
- Mick KavanaghTony Curran1Supp
Guest & voice
- LynseyLynsey Beauchamp1Guest
- Mr. KavanaghChristopher Benjamin1Guest
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About this cast
The Lakes is a British television drama series set in the Lake District, first broadcast on BBC One from 1997 to 1999. The show follows Danny Kavanagh, a young man who returns to his rural hometown to escape his past, only to find himself entangled in family secrets and local tensions.
FAQs
Who plays Danny Kavanagh in The Lakes?
John Simm portrays Danny Kavanagh in the BBC series ‘The Lakes’.
Who plays Ruth in The Lakes?
Emma Cunniffe plays the character Ruth in ‘The Lakes’.
Who plays John Fisher in The Lakes?
Mark Strong plays John Fisher in ‘The Lakes’.
How many seasons of The Lakes are there?
The Lakes has two seasons, originally broadcast from 1997 to 1999.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026