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.
Wrote 33
2020s
- 2025
- 2023
- 2021
- 2020
Anthony
Writer
2010s
- 2018
- 2017
Broken
Writer
- 2016
Reg
Writer
- 2015
Redfern Now: Promise Me
Creative Producer
- 2014
Common
Writer
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
- 2006
- 2004
Gunpowder, Treason & Plot
Writer
- 2002
Sunday
Writer, Screenplay
- 2001
Liam
Writer
1990s
- 1999
Heart
Writer
- 1997
- 1996
Hillsborough
Writer
- 1995
Go Now
Writer
Hearts and Minds
Writer
- 1993
- 1991
Gas and Candles
Writer
- 1990
Traitors
Writer
Needle
Writer
1980s
- 1988
- 1986
- 1985
- 1982
1960s
- 1960
Created 9
2020s
- 2021
2010s
- 2015
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
- 2006
1990s
- 1997
Cracker
Creator
- 1995
Hearts and Minds
Creator
- 1993
Acted in 5
2000s
- 2003
1990s
- 1996
Hillsborough
Football Dad
Produced 5
2020s
- 2025
- 2021
2010s
- 2018
2000s
- 2009
- 2006
Other crew 3
Appearances3
2010s
- 2015
Sleaford Mods: Invisible Britain
Himself
- 2010
The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa
Self
1990s
- 1999
Dockers: Writing the Wrongs
Himself