The Reckoning

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Factual drama examining the crimes of Jimmy Savile, with testimony from survivors.

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The Reckoning: Series 1: Episode 3

Episode 3

BBC One - The Reckoning, Series 1, Episode 3

How Savile’s status allowed him to silence the victims of his crimes.

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.

At the peak of his fame and influence, Savile hosted Jim’ll Fix It on BBC One. The series made him a regular feature in households across Britain. He further cemented his position of power by spearheading a fundraising campaign for Stoke Mandeville Hospital, giving him unprecedented political access. His status allowed him to hide in plain sight and silence the victims of his crimes.

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