Jailhouse shock

Writer Jimmy McGovern on the explosive finale to his gripping prison drama Time

- CAREN CLARK, RICHARD MCCLURE

From Cracker and Hillsborough to Accused and The Street, writer Jimmy McGovern has made his name by deftly showcasing the harsh reality and moral dilemmas of everyday life.

His latest project, BBC1 prison drama Time, which draws to a close this week, is no exception as it explores the challenges faced on both sides of the bars.