Jimmy Savile
Jimmy Savile was a DJ and television personality known for hosting BBC shows and his eccentric image. However, after his death, it was revealed that he was a prolific predator and sex offender.
TV Show Host
October 31, 1926
Scorpio
October 29, 2011
84
Leeds, England
Jimmy Savile was a well-known English DJ, radio, and television personality, recognized for his eccentric character and unique fashion style. He gained fame as the host of “Jim’ll Fix It,” a show where he fulfilled viewers’ wishes, and “Top of the Pops,” a popular music program. Savile was also known for his extensive charity work, raising millions of pounds for healthcare institutions. Some of his other notable accomplishments include hosting “Savile’s Travels,” being the first DJ to perform in a ballroom, and receiving an OBE for his contributions to charity. However, his legacy has been tarnished by posthumous revelations of sexual abuse.
In 2022, the documentary series “Jimmy Savile: The Man Behind Britainâs Horrific Sex Abuse Scandal” took a closer look at Savile’s history of sexual offenses. The series investigates his background, career, and the appalling details of his crimes. Actor Steve Coogan portrayed Savile in the BBC drama miniseries “The Reckoning,” which follows his life from humble beginnings to his success as a BBC presenter, and the subsequent cover-up of his abusive actions until after his death. Additional projects examining Savile’s life include a two-part Netflix documentary and Discovery’s “Jimmy Savile: The People Who Knew.” A disturbing aspect of Jimmy Savile’s life is that he was a notorious predator and sex offender, a fact that only became public knowledge after his death in 2011.
