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The Reckoning
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The Reckoning

2023-10-09 · 233 min / episode · ★ 7.3

Crime · 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.

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Creators
Neil McKay, Dan Davies
Production companies
ITV Studios
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Steve CooganSteve CooganJimmy Savile
Mark StanleyMark StanleyDan Davies
Fenella WoolgarFenella WoolgarMargaret Thatcher
Michael JibsonMichael JibsonBill Cotton
Gemma JonesGemma JonesAgnes Savile
Robert EmmsRobert EmmsRay Teret
Julian Rhind-TuttJulian Rhind-TuttJohnnie Stewart
Mark Lewis JonesMark Lewis JonesCharles Hullighan
Siobhan FinneranSiobhan FinneranBeryl Hullighan
Neil PearsonNeil PearsonEric Morley
Henry GoodmanHenry GoodmanSir Ludwig Guttman
Joseph MydellJoseph MydellVictor
Peter WightPeter WightPeter Jaconelli
Jimmy SavileJimmy SavileSelf (archive footage)

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