Jimmy McGovern

Writing1949-01-01Liverpool, EnglandMale

Jimmy McGovern

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.

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The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa poster

The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa

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Hillsborough poster

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Sleaford Mods: Invisible Britain poster

Sleaford Mods: Invisible Britain

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World in Action poster

World in Action

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Dockers: Writing the Wrongs poster

Dockers: Writing the Wrongs

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Remembers… poster

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Writing

Born

1949-01-01

Place of Birth

Liverpool, England

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Behind the Camera

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Needle

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Accused

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Accused

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Redfern Now: Promise Me

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Unforgivable

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Unforgivable

Executive Producer

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Hearts and Minds

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Hearts and Minds

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Sunday

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Sunday

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