Jimmy, who has also written about the Hillsborough tragedy and early episodes of the Channel 4 soap Brookside, was approached by Gee Walker, Anthony’s mother, to write the drama. They have known ...

Mark Lawson talks to screenwriter Jimmy McGovern about his life and career ... of contemporary issues brought him acclaim for Hillsborough, Dockers and Sunday. Despite a foray into feature films ...

The pedigree of McGovern's screenwriting, from the likes of Cracker to Hillsborough ... He writes: "It was special for Jimmy because it was autobiographical and it was special for me because ...