

2023–2023 · BBC iPlayer · Ended
The Reckoning will explore how Jimmy Savile used his celebrity and powerful connections to conceal his crimes and exploit institutional failings. It is important to understand how he was able to hide in plain sight in order to gain a greater understanding of how he evaded justice. The drama aims to highlight the importance of confronting the horrors of the past and talking openly about abuse.
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Last aired
S01E04 · Episode 4
2023-10-09
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Episode 1
2023-10-09 · 58 min
Episode 2
2023-10-09 · 56 min
Episode 3
2023-10-09 · 58 min
Episode 4
2023-10-09 · 58 min
Siobhan Finneran
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