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Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story

Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story

TV-MA2022•1h 20m•6.8/10
DocumentaryCrime

Ratings

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6.8/10(70)

Jimmy Savile was one of the United Kingdom’s most beloved TV personalities. Shortly after his death in 2011, an investigation prompted more than 450 horrific allegations of sexual assault and abuse, with victims as young as 5.

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Production

72 Films

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 6, 2022

Last Aired

April 6, 2022

Networks

Netflix

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Where to Watch
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Part 1: Making a Monster
E1
Part 1: Making a Monster
Air date: 2022-04-06
Famed DJ and TV presenter Jimmy Savile charms both the working and ruling class in the UK. But untold darkness lies behind the unconventional image.
Part 2: Finding the Monster
E2
Part 2: Finding the Monster
Air date: 2022-04-06
Survivors come forward, and journalists investigate the powerful, protected star. But as rumours persist online, how long can Jimmy's secrets stay hidden?

Cast

Jimmy Savile

Jimmy Savile

Self (archive footage)

Terry Wogan

Terry Wogan

Self (archive footage)

Mark Lawson

Mark Lawson

Self

King Charles III of the United Kingdom

King Charles III of the United Kingdom

Self (archive footage)

Gary Glitter

Gary Glitter

Self (archive footage)

Meirion Jones

Self

Alison Bellamy

Self

Dominic Carman

Self

Sylvia Nicol

Self

Christine Checkley

Self

Tina Davey

Self

Carine Minne

Self

Lynn Barber

Self

Selina Scott

Self

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