The Reckoning

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2023-10-09

Last Air Date: 2023-10-17

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 4

Created By: Neil McKay, Dan Davies

Networks: BBC One

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Top 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

Seasons

Series 1 (2023)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2023-10-09)

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.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2023-10-10)

Now at the height of his fame, Savile engineers more opportunities for charity work to further conceal his abusive behaviour.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2023-10-16)

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.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2023-10-17)

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.