2 x 90 / April 2023

TV star Jimmy Savile charmed a nation with his eccentricity and philanthropy. But sexual abuse allegations expose a shocking unseen side of his persona.


WINNER: BAFTA (Best Original Music, Factual 2023)
WINNER: Broadcast Award (Best Documentary Series 2023)
WINNER: FE Cut Above awards (Best Edited Series: Documentary or Non-Fiction Programme)
NOMINATED: BAFTA (Best Editing, Factual 2023)
NOMINATED: ROSE D’OR (Documentary Award 2022)

 

“Mesmerising” – THE SPECTATOR

★★★★ “A comprehensive chronicling of a monster allowed to hide in plain sight by the showbusiness and political establishment” – THE TELEGRAPH

★★★★ “Compelling” THE TIMES

“A slick and occasionally devastating portrait of Savile’s evil life” – THE INDEPENDENT

★★★★ “(a) meticulous piecing together of the Savile phenomenon” THE GUARDIAN

“Restrained and effective” – THE INDEPENDENT

★★★★ “Meticulous” – WHAT’S ON TV

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