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The Lakes (BBC drama serial, 1997-9)
Somewhat overheated drama rather overshadowed by the glorious scenery of the Lake District.

Episode 1.1:

In Liverpool, Danny (John Simm) is thrown off a bus when he's unable to pay his fare. It's a Daimler Fleetline, the Daimler badge is glimpsed out of focus later

He makes his way by National Express coach M366AMA, a 1995 Plaxton-bodied Dennis Javelin owned by Selwyns of Runcorn:


Returned to Liverpool, Danny is seen in traffic, which includes a glimpses of Arriva and Merseybus Olympians, and North Western 164 (M164WKA), a 1995 Dennis Dart/East Lancs:

...and we see the 'Village Taxis' Daimler Fleetline again.     

This could well also be M366AWA again:

Episode 1.4:

A Mercedes minibus of Taylors Coaches is glimpsed in parts!:


Episode 2.3:

Unexpectedly has an appearance by former Midland Red JHA216L (1973 Leyland Leopard/Marshall) in the opening credits of Ballykissangel:

Episode 2.9:

A visit to a prison features Stagecoach Cumberland 87 (N327XRP), a 1966 Mercedes 709D/Alexander:
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