S01E01 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.
The Reckoning
S01E04: 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.
Overview
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.
Episodes
S01E02 Episode 2
Now at the height of his fame, Savile engineers more opportunities for charity work to further conceal his abusive behaviour.
S01E03 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.
S01E04 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.
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
