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.

Jimmy McGovern

Writing Born January 1, 1949 Liverpool, England

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

The South Bank Show

World in Action

Celebrity Mastermind

Remembers…

The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa

Self

Dockers: Writing the Wrongs

Himself

Hillsborough

Football Dad

Sleaford Mods: Invisible Britain

Himself