Steve Coogan has been spotted filming in Manchester for a new BBC drama which will see him transform into paedophile Jimmy Savile.
Filming for new BBC drama The Reckoning about Jimmy Savile set to begin in Greater Manchester
06.10.2021 - 16:09 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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A new BBC drama about Jimmy Savile is set to begin filming in Greater Manchester this week.
The Reckoning stars Steve Coogan as the disgraced former TV host and will trace his life from working-class origins to the small screen.
Scenes for the show will be shot in Bolton over the coming weeks, with notes posted to warn businesses in the area of potential disruption.
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