How Savile hid in plain sight
SHOCKING and disturbing, this eye-opening documentary explores how Jimmy Savile engineered his lifestyle and career to abuse without detection.
Now recognised as one of Britain’s most prolific sex offenders, Savile abused children for decades.
When the truth emerged after his death 10 years ago, attention turned to those who failed to stop him – notably people at the BBC, hospital trusts and the police.
Seen through the eyes of those who
Keegan and Bernie ask Rainie to do a drug test, pictured, but she panics and tells them she took a sleeping tablet the night before.
Rainie runs into Sandy in a rough state as Bernie watches on from afar – it looks like the drug deal is going ahead.
Bobby and Martin
Jimmy Savile used his charity work and celebrity status to rub shoulders with the likes of Margaret Thatcher
SAVILE: PORTRAIT OF A PREDATOR
worked alongside him and investigated him, this programme features new testimony from victims and some who witnessed his crimes, providing a vivid insight into how he courted the establishment to protect himself.
Not only did he engineer his career to give him opportunity, but he also mixed in top circles, with celebrities, execs and even the royals. He was untouchable.
There are many shocking interviews here, as well as archive footage where you can
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bump into each other at the Minute Mart and Bobby notices that Martin’s card is declined. He has an idea.
Honey holds her ground when Suki pesters her. see Savile’s sinister behaviour openly on air.
Sylvia Edwards recalls being a teen audience member at Top Of The Pops, when Savile stuck his hand up her skirt. She says: “I tried to get away, but his hand would not move.”
Ian Hampton, from the band Sparks that appeared on the show, said: “He’d strut around, nose in the air looking like the king. He was menacing, he could do anything he wanted. I think he saw TOTP as a hunting ground.”
Gary Pankhurst, a former detective on Operation Yewtree, says: “In my opinion, Savile was a high-functioning psychopath.”
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Charles has a covert meeting in the woods but who is the mystery person and why have they rattled Charles so much?
Marlon orders Bob to stay away from April but he’s gutted to see April quietly sobbing.
Diane is annoyed when she hears Belle slagging off her management skills.
Feeling upset, she confides in Rodney, who has a request.
And Tracy, pictured, cries with relief after her postnatal depression group counselling session, which leaves her feeling less isolated and alone.