BBC Jimmy Savile drama to air this year despite concerns

Long-delayed drama starring Steve Coogan will air after extensive back-and-forths within BBC over its content

Steve Coogan’s television drama about the paedophile Jimmy Savile will finally air this year, amid deep concerns within the BBC over the reaction to the programme.

The Reckoning was filmed at the end of 2021 but the editing process is still not finished, with extensive back-and-forths within the BBC over its content. While some of Savile’s victims were involved in the making of the programme, others have publicly criticised the decision to make the show at all.