James Stanley McGovern (born September 1949) is an English screenwriter and producer. He is best known for creating the drama series Cracker (1993–1995), for which he received two Edgar Awards from the Mystery Writers of America. He also received recognition for creating drama series such as Hillsborough, The Lakes, The Street, and Accused, among others. On 8 December 2021 Jimmy was conferred the Freedom of Liverpool, in recognition of his life's work.
Known For
Credits
Cast Credits
Pointless Celebrities (2011)
Guest starring as Jimmy McGovern
- Episode 2017-09-23: Writers (Sep 23, 2017)
Mark Lawson Talks to... (2006)
Guest starring as Jimmy McGovern
- Episode 2010-11-21: Jimmy McGovern (Nov 21, 2010)
Celebrity Mastermind (2002)
Guest starring as Jimmy McGovern
- Episode 4x04: Scott Mills, Bernie Nolan, Iain Lee, Jimmy McGovern (Dec 29, 2006)
Crew Credits
Accused (2023)
Show crew as Executive Producer
(12 episodes)
- Episode 1x12: Morgan's Story (Apr 11, 2023)
- Episode 1x11: Jiro's Story (Apr 4, 2023)
- Episode 1x10: Esme's Story (Mar 28, 2023)
- Episode 1x09: Jack's Story (Mar 21, 2023)
- Episode 1x08: Laura's Story (Mar 14, 2023)
- Episode 1x07: Brenda's Story (Mar 7, 2023)
- Episode 1x06: Naataanii's Story (Feb 28, 2023)
- Episode 1x05: Robyn's Story (Feb 21, 2023)
- Episode 1x04: Kendall's Story (Feb 14, 2023)
- Episode 1x03: Danny's Story (Jan 31, 2023)
- Episode 1x02: Ava's Story (Jan 24, 2023)
- Episode 1x01: Scott's Story (Jan 22, 2023)
Time (2021)
Show crew as Creator
Show crew as Executive Producer
Episode crew as Writer
(6 episodes)