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Jimmy McGovern Remembers... The Lakes

Writer Jimmy McGovern looks back on his 1997 TV drama The Lakes.

Writer Jimmy McGovern looks back on The Lakes, his 1997 drama that showed viewers one of Britain鈥檚 most-loved beauty spots in a whole new light, riddled with crime, drugs, sex and adultery.

Jimmy talks about the inspiration behind the series, working with cast members like John Simm, and how he feels looking back on the show today.

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18 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Interviewed Guest Jimmy McGovern
Series Producer Simon Goretzki
Producer Simon Catt

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