Jimmy McGovern
Writing
Born in Liverpool in September, 1949, James Stanley "Jimmy" McGovern is an English screenwriter and producer. He created the television series Cracker, a popular and critical success in the UK, for which he received two Edgar Awards from the Mystery Writers of America.
Known for
Writing28
movieUnforgivable
2025
Writer
tvTime
2021
Writer
movieAnthony
2020
Writer
movieCare
2018
Writer
movieReg
2016
Writer
movieRedfern Now: Promise Me
2015
Creative Producer
tvBanished
2015
Writer
movieCommon
2014
Writer
tvAccused
2010
Writer
tvThe Street
2006
Writer
movieSunday
2002
Writer, Screenplay
movieLiam
2001
Writer
movieDockers
1999
Writer
movieHeart
1999
Writer
tvThe Lakes
1997
Writer
movieHillsborough
1996
Writer
movieGo Now
1995
Writer
moviePriest
1995
Writer
tvHearts and Minds
1995
Writer
tvCracker
1993
Writer
movieGas and Candles
1991
Writer
movieTraitors
1990
Writer
movieNeedle
1990
Writer
tvThe Play on One
1988
Writer
tvScreenPlay
1986
Writer
tvScreen Two
1985
Writer
tvBrookside
1982
Writer
Creator10
tvTime
2021
Creator
tvBanished
2015
Creator
tvAccused
2010
Creator
tvMoving On
2009
Creator
tvThe Street
2006
Creator
tvCracker
1997
Creator
tvThe Lakes
1997
Creator
tvHearts and Minds
1995
Creator
tvCracker
1993
Creator
Acting7
Production5
movieUnforgivable
2025
Executive Producer
tvTime
2021
Executive Producer
movieCare
2018
Executive Producer
tvMoving On
2009
Producer
tvThe Street
2006
Executive Producer
