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The Reckoning

The Reckoning

★ 7.3/10•2023•3h 53m•Crime•Drama
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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.

Sandra Goldbacher · Director

David Blair · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime3h 53m
LanguageEN
First Air DateOct 9, 2023

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E159m

Episode 1

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.

Oct 9, 2023

Episode 2 - Episode 2E257m

Episode 2

Now at the height of his fame, Savile engineers more opportunities for charity work to further conceal his abusive behaviour.

Oct 10, 2023

Episode 3 - Episode 3E359m

Episode 3

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.

Oct 16, 2023

Episode 4 - Episode 4E458m

Episode 4

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.

Oct 17, 2023

Actors

Steve Coogan

Steve Coogan

Jimmy Savile

Mark Stanley

Mark Stanley

Dan Davies

Fenella Woolgar

Fenella Woolgar

Margaret Thatcher

Michael Jibson

Michael Jibson

Bill Cotton

Gemma Jones

Gemma Jones

Agnes Savile

Robert Emms

Robert Emms

Ray Teret

Julian Rhind-Tutt

Julian Rhind-Tutt

Johnnie Stewart

Mark Lewis Jones

Mark Lewis Jones

Charles Hullighan

Siobhan Finneran

Siobhan Finneran

Beryl Hullighan

Neil Pearson

Neil Pearson

Eric Morley

Henry Goodman

Henry Goodman

Sir Ludwig Guttman

Joseph Mydell

Joseph Mydell

Victor

Peter Wight

Peter Wight

Peter Jaconelli

Jimmy Savile

Jimmy Savile

Self (archive footage)

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