The Reckoning
The life of Jimmy Savile, a man who, for decades, became one of the UK’s most influential celebrities, but in death has become one of the most reviled figures of modern history following revelations of extensive and horrific abuse.
Cast
Steve Coogan
Jimmy Savile
Mark Stanley
Dan Davies
Fenella Woolgar
Margaret Thatcher
Michael Jibson
Bill Cotton
Gemma Jones
Agnes Savile
Robert Emms
Ray Teret
Julian Rhind-Tutt
Johnnie Stewart
Mark Lewis Jones
Charles Hullighan
Siobhan Finneran
Beryl Hullighan
Neil Pearson
Eric Morley
Henry Goodman
Sir Ludwig Guttman
Joseph Mydell
Victor
Peter Wight
Peter Jaconelli
Jimmy Savile
Self (archive footage)
Seasons
E1Episode 1
Oct 9, 2023
In the early 60s, Jimmy Savile became famous as a DJ in the dance halls of Leeds and Manchester. He ran sell-out dances for young people - but was also able to exploit this position.
E2Episode 2
Oct 10, 2023
Now at the height of his fame, Savile engineers more opportunities for charity work to further conceal his abusive behaviour.
E3Episode 3
Oct 16, 2023
Savile is asked to host Jim’ll Fix It. Now at the peak of his fame and influence, Savile's status allowed him to hide in plain sight and silence the victims of his crimes.
E4Episode 4
Oct 17, 2023
In the 2000s, as his career and influence began to wane, Savile made increasingly desperate attempts to conceal the truth. Yet his crimes didn't come to light during his lifetime.
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Storyline
The life of Jimmy Savile, a man who, for decades, became one of the UK’s most influential celebrities, but in death has become one of the most reviled figures of modern history following revelations of extensive and horrific abuse.
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