Jimmy McGovern
Writing
Biography
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.
Filmography
Acting (4)
2015
Sleaford Mods: Invisible Britainas Himself
7.0
2010
8.4
1999
Dockers: Writing the Wrongsas Himself
1996
Hillsboroughas Football Dad
7.2
Production & Directing (20)
2025
UnforgivableWriter
7.8
2025
UnforgivableExecutive Producer
7.8
2020
AnthonyWriter
6.0
2018
CareExecutive Producer
6.4
2018
CareWriter
6.4
2016
RegWriter
5.1
2015
Redfern Now: Promise MeCreative Producer
8.0
2014
CommonWriter
6.5
2002
SundayWriter
7.7
2002
SundayScreenplay
7.7
2001
LiamWriter
6.3
1999
DockersWriter
6.8
1999
HeartWriter
5.4
1996
Cracker: White GhostCreator
7.0
1996
HillsboroughWriter
7.2
1995
Go NowWriter
6.6
1995
PriestWriter
6.3
1991
Gas and CandlesWriter
1990
TraitorsWriter
7.0
1990
NeedleWriter
10.0