BBC One drama The Reckoning.The controversial series, which was first announced in October last year, will follow Savile through his early years as a DJ in the dance halls of North England, his career with the BBC, right up to his twilight years and how he used his celebrity and powerful connections to dispel the growing rumours about his personal life and hide in plain sight.The former Radio 1 DJ rose from working-class origins to become one of the biggest stars of British television, including as host of wish list TV show Jim’ll Fix It.
He died in October 2011 aged 84, a year before allegations of his abusive behaviour – which included sexually abusing hundreds of young people over six decades – were broadcast in Mark Williams-Thomas’ ITV.
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