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The first picture of comedian and actor Steve Coogan playing the part of Jimmy Saville has been released ahead of a new BBC drama series. The Reckoning will follow the life of Jimmy Savile, one of the country's top celebrities who abused children while remaining in the public eye.
Savile's crimes only came to light after his death in 2011. He used his involvement in multiple organisations, such as the BBC, hospitals, prisons, and charities, to legitimise himself, forging friendships in showbusiness, politics, journalism, the Catholic Church and even the Royal family to cement his position.
The Reckoning aims to explore how Savile used his celebrity and connections to conceal his crimes and hide in plain sight. The BBC said the drama aims to "highlight the importance of confronting the horrors of the past and talking openly about abuse".
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The four-part series will see Alan Partridge actor Steve Coogan take on the role of Jimmy Savile. He will be joined by BAFTA-winning actress and Gentleman Jack star Gemma Jones, Happy Valley's Siobhan Finneran ad Mark Stanley and Outlander's Mark Lewis Jones.
The BBC has now released its first image of Coogan dressed as Savile. The picture shows the actor sitting in a chair smoking a cigar and wearing one of Savile's trademark tracksuits.
The team behind the drama series worked closely with those who were impacted by Savile to make sure their experiences were told with "sensitivity and respect". It will also draw on wide-ranging research and published accounts to examine the impact his crimes had on his victims.
Four survivors of Savile will feature in the series. They will be interviewed on
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Actor and comedian Steve Coogan has been seen in the first official picture from a new TV drama, where he portrays the depraved TV presenter Jimmy Savile. The 57-year-old Alan Partridge star transforms into the BBC star in a new BBC One drama, The Reckoning.
The BBC’s controversial Jimmy Savile drama The Reckoning will be handed its long-awaited premiere in the autumn, while it has unveiled more cast and a first-look image.