First look at Steve Coogan as Jimmy Savile for upcoming BBC series The Reckoning
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe first picture of comedian and actor Steve Coogan playing the part of Jimmy Saville has been released ahead of a new BBC drama series.
The Reckoning will follow the life of Jimmy Savile, one of the country's top celebrities who abused children while remaining in the public eye.
Savile's crimes only came to light after his death in 2011. He used his involvement in multiple organisations, such as the BBC, hospitals, prisons, and charities, to legitimise himself, forging friendships in showbusiness, politics, journalism, the Catholic Church and even the Royal family to cement his position.
The Reckoning aims to explore how Savile used his celebrity and connections to conceal his crimes and hide in plain sight. The BBC said the drama aims to "highlight the importance of confronting the horrors of the past and talking openly about abuse". Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features. The four-part series will see Alan Partridge actor Steve Coogan take on the role of Jimmy Savile.
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