The Reckoning

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Season 1 · 4 episodesThe Reckoning
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Episode 1E1 · 59 min

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 2E2 · 57 min

Now at the height of his fame, Savile engineers more opportunities for charity work to further conceal his abusive behaviour.

Episode 3E3 · 59 min

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 4E4 · 58 min

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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Now at the height of his fame, Savile engineers more opportunities for charity work to further conceal his abusive behaviour.

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Episodes

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Episode 1E1 · 59 min

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 2E2 · 57 min

Now at the height of his fame, Savile engineers more opportunities for charity work to further conceal his abusive behaviour.

Episode 3E3 · 59 min

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 4E4 · 58 min

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.