The Reckoning

The Reckoning

2023
★★★★☆ 7.2/10
📺 1 Season
🎬 4 Episodes
📅 Ended
🌐 EN
⏱️ 233 min/episode
Drama
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.

Seasons

Season 1
2023 • 4 Episodes
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.

Cast

Steve Coogan
Steve Coogan
Jimmy Savile
Mark Stanley
Mark Stanley
Dan Davies
Fenella Woolgar
Fenella Woolgar
Margaret Thatcher
Michael Jibson
Michael Jibson
Bill Cotton
Gemma Jones
Gemma Jones
Agnes Savile
Robert Emms
Robert Emms
Ray Teret

Crew

Director
Sandra Goldbacher, David Blair
Writer
Neil McKay
Producer
Clare Shepherd, Jeff Pope, Neil McKay

Network

BBC One

Production

ITV Studios

Keywords

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