

1997–1999 · BBC One · Ended
Doom-laden but 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. Created by Jimmy McGovern (Brookside, Cracker).
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Last aired
S02E10 · Episode 10
1999-03-14
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Episode 1
1999-01-10 · 60 min
Episode 2
1999-01-17 · 60 min
Episode 3
1999-01-24 · 60 min
Episode 4
1999-01-31 · 60 min
Episode 5
1999-02-07 · 60 min
Episode 6
1999-02-14 · 60 min
Episode 7
1999-02-21 · 60 min
Episode 8
1999-02-28 · 60 min
Episode 9
1999-03-07 · 60 min
Episode 10
1999-03-14 · 60 min
Robert Pugh
Father Matthew
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