About
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.
Cast
Steve Coogan
as Jimmy Savile
Mark Stanley
as Dan Davies
Fenella Woolgar
as Margaret Thatcher
Michael Jibson
as Bill Cotton
Gemma Jones
as Agnes Savile
Robert Emms
as Ray Teret
Julian Rhind-Tutt
as Johnnie Stewart
Mark Lewis Jones
as Charles Hullighan
Siobhan Finneran
as Beryl Hullighan
Neil Pearson
as Eric Morley
Henry Goodman
as Sir Ludwig Guttman
Joseph Mydell
as Victor
Peter Wight
as Peter Jaconelli
Jimmy Savile
as Self (archive footage)
Seasons
Episodes
Series 1
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.
Episode 2
Now at the height of his fame, Savile engineers more opportunities for charity work to further conceal his abusive behaviour.
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.
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.
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