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Jimmy McGovern Remembers… Common

Writer Jimmy McGovern looks back on his 2014 drama based on the UK's controversial joint enterprise law.

Screenwriter Jimmy McGovern remembers his 2014 drama Common, which explores the concept and consequences of the law of joint association through the story of a fictional murder involving a group of Liverpool teenagers. Jimmy explains how he came to be persuaded to write Common, his approach and what he was trying to achieve, and whether he considers the endeavour to be a success.

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13 minutes

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Presenter Jimmy McGovern
Series Producer Simon Goretzki
Producer Simon Catt

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