The Reckoning

Season

2023

UK

7.6

The story of Jimmy Savile's life from his working-class roots, to his rise to TV stardom as a BBC presenter, and his later years when he managed to keep his reign of sexual abuse concealed until after his death in 2011.

Episode List

S1 • E1

Episode #1.1

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

S1 • E2

Episode #1.2

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

S1 • E3

Episode #1.3

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.

S1 • E4

Episode #1.4

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.