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James Stanley McGovern (born September 1949) is an English screenwriter and producer. He is best known for creating the drama series Cracker (1993–1995), for which he received two Edgar Awards from the Mystery Writers of America.
Jimmy McGovern is a British writer and producer who created and wrote The Street, Cracker, Moving On and other TV series. He was born in Liverpool in 1949 and won four BAFTA awards.
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May 30, 2017 · Award-winning writer Jimmy McGovern says Sean Bean, star of his new series Broken, is his "wildest dream" as an actor.
Sean Bean and Stephen Graham star in BBC One's new prison drama Time, which begins on Sunday. The three-part series has been written by Jimmy McGovern, who says he hopes it shines a light on the...
Jimmy McGovern is a British writer and producer of TV dramas, such as The Street, Cracker and Moving On. He was born in Liverpool in 1949 and had a stammer as a child.
Dec 16, 2021 · Learn how the Liverpool-born writer created groundbreaking TV dramas like "Cracker" and "Broken" with a fascination with Catholicism and a working-class perspective. Read about his childhood, his Jesuit education, his successes and his challenges in the industry.
Jul 8, 2021 · On the eve of his new prison drama, Time, legendary screenwriter Jimmy McGovern reflects on his characters, and his time in Australia.
