BBC drama have been revealed as the actor donned a jester outfit on set in Bolton, Manchester, on Monday.The comedian, 55, filmed scenes in fancy dress while wearing a wig to mimic Savile's trademark blond hair.The Reckoning will detail the late presenter’s upbringing, early career and prolific child sex offences.The snaps appeared to show Coogan shooting hospital scenes and standing next to an extra dressed in nursing gear from the Sixties - when child abuse allegations against Savile began.
Coogan, best known for playing comedy icon Alan Partridge, recently revealed his decision to play the prolific paedophile took time to consider, but said the story “needs to be told”."To play Jimmy Savile was not a decision I took lightly,” said.
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