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.\n\nIn an effort to legitimise his reputation, Savile took advantage of his celebrity status to pursue a voluntary role at his local hospital, Leeds General Infirmary. And his popularity as a DJ led the BBC to ask him to host their new TV show Top of the Pops.
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Series 1: Episode 4
During the early 2000s, Savile made increasingly desperate attempts to protect his fading legacy and continue to hide the horrific truth. Despite persistent rumours, an investig ...
17-10-2023
BBC 1
Series 1: Episode 3
At the peak of his fame and influence, Savile hosted Jim’ll Fix It on BBC One. The series made him a regular feature in households across Britain. He further cemented his ...
16-10-2023
BBC 1
Series 1: Episode 2
Top of the Pops made Savile a household name. His growing influence within the BBC and at a range of institutions enabled him to act with\napparent impunity. This episode explor ...
10-10-2023
BBC 1
Series 1: Episode 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 - but was also able to exploit this posi ...
09-10-2023
BBC 1
Series 1: Episode 2
Top of the Pops made Savile a household name. His growing influence within the BBC and at a range of institutions enabled him to act with\napparent impunity. This episode explor ...
10-10-2023
BBC 1
Series 1: Episode 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 - but was also able to exploit this posi ...
09-10-2023
BBC 1
Series 1: Episode 3
At the peak of his fame and influence, Savile hosted Jim’ll Fix It on BBC One. The series made him a regular feature in households across Britain. He further cemented his ...
16-10-2023
BBC 1
Series 1: Episode 4
During the early 2000s, Savile made increasingly desperate attempts to protect his fading legacy and continue to hide the horrific truth. Despite persistent rumours, an investig ...
17-10-2023
BBC 1