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Jimmy McGovern Remembers… Common
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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