Mark Lawson Talks to Jimmy McGovern

2:40 AM to 3:40 AM
Thursday 24 April
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Jimmy McGovern

The broadcaster and journalist interviews the TV and film writer about his life and career, covering such topics as his memories of working-class Liverpool, how his struggles with speech drove his love of words and the impact of Catholicism on him. The pair also reflect on his writing achievements, from Brookside and Cracker through to controversial 1994 film Priest and the BBC drama Accused

Mark Lawson Talks to Jimmy McGovern airs on BBC Four at 2:40 AM, Thursday 24 April. (Subtitles, sign language.)
Topics
Education ➝ Science ➝ Factual Topics
General
News ➝ Current Affairs
Documentary
Interview
Mark Lawson
Presenter
Jimmy McGovern
Guest
Louise Bourner
Producer
Eamon Hardy
Executive Producer