The Latest Breaking News from Jimmy McGovern

When you watch the acclaimed TV drama Time, remember this: I’ve seen inside our prisons and they are just as bleak

The show depicts prisons as places characterised by violence and isolation, with no focus on rehabilitation. It’s depressingly accurate, says former prison officer Alex South

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18

Is 'Time' Series 3 the End? BBC Prison Drama Finale Brings Major Character Decisions

The Time Series 3 finale sees Marie-Louise find a new purpose and Bobby Bailey confront the truth about a prison death, while the BBC drama's future remains uncertain.

International Business Times UK · Oct 12

Time review – David Tennant’s furious drama is as important as Adolescence

The third series of Jimmy McGovern’s terrifying and acutely moving prison drama is set in a young offender institute – and the reality it depicts needs national attention

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11

Hit BBC drama will draw to close after three series: ‘I think this will be the last one’

David Tennant leads the third series of the hit BBC prison drama

The Independent UK · Oct 6

This could be the last Time, says crime drama creator Jimmy McGovern

The upcoming prison drama series will star David Tennant and Siobhan Finneran.

Evening Standard · Oct 5

Third series of award-winning drama Time starring David Tennant to air on BBC

The three-part series also stars Happy Valley actor Siobhan Finneran.

Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025

Is Unforgivable based on a true story? Real inspiration behind the BBC drama Jimmy McGovern felt 'compelled' to write

Featuring an all-star cast and drawing on challenging but important issues of our time, viewers have been wondering if Unforgivable was inspired by real events

Woman & Home · Aug 2, 2025

Anna Friel hopes harrowing drama ‘Unforgivable’ sparks empathy in viewers 

Anna Friel hopes viewers respond to Jimmy McGovern's Unforgivable with "respect and kindness."

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025

The devastating story behind Jimmy McGovern’s Unforgivable: ‘A letter that haunted him’:

BBC’s harrowing new drama began with a mother’s plea and shines a light on the failures families face after abuse

Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2025

Unforgivable review – Jimmy McGovern’s mesmeric new drama is even better than Adolescence

This rich, subtle and sophisticated look at child sexual abuse features a stellar cast putting in faultless performances. Its lack of easy answers feels exactly right

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2025