BBC is “glorifying” the disgraced presenter with its upcoming drama about his life.The Reckoning stars Steve Coogan as Savile and will follow the TV personality through his early years as a DJ in the dance halls of north England through to his career with the BBC and right up to his twilight years.
It will depict how he used his celebrity status and powerful connections to dispel growing rumours about his personal life.“I was stunned when I heard about the BBC programme as none of his family were ever consulted about it as far as I know,” nephew Guy Marsden told The Sun.He added: “I can’t believe the organisation, which turned a blind eye to his activities for all those years, is now profiting, ultimately from glorifying his story..
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