Jimmy Savile
English DJ and media personality (1926–2011)
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Sir James Wilson Vincent Savile was an English media personality and DJ. He hosted the BBC shows Top of the Pops and Jim'll Fix It. During his lifetime, Savile was well known in the United Kingdom for his eccentric image and charitable work. After his death, hundreds of allegations of sexual abuse made against him were investigated, leading the police to conclude that he had been a predatory sex offender and possibly one of Britain's most prolific. There had been allegations during his lifetime, but they were dismissed and accusers ignored or were disbelieved.
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'Listen to victims and survivors': Steve Coogan hopes his portrayal of Jimmy Savile will help prevent abuseBritish actor Steve Coogan has said he hopes his portrayal of serial sex offender Jimmy Savile will encourage viewers to "listen to victims and survivors" to avoid history repeating itself.Sky News - Published | |
Nicky Campbell compares 'abusive' teacher at Edinburgh Academy to Jimmy SavilePresenter Nicky Campbell has described the sexual and physical abuse he says he suffered at the Edinburgh Academy he attended as a child, comparing one teacher to Jimmy Savile.Sky News - Published | |
Jeremy Vine says accused BBC radio presenter is like 'Jimmy Savile of trolling' TV and radio presenter Jeremy Vine has said a former BBC Radio Leeds presenter accused of stalking him is "the Jimmy Savile of trolling".Sky News - Published | |
Jimmy Savile victim groped on TV fears Steve Coogan will 'struggle' playing 'monster'- as BBC drama faces calls to be axed A woman who was groped by Jimmy Savile on Top Of The Pops fears Steve Coogan will "struggle" to portray the "monster" in an upcoming BBC drama, amid calls for the series to be axed.Sky News - Published | |
Sir Keir Starmer confirms he has received death threats following PM's Jimmy Savile remarks Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed he has received death threats following the discredited Jimmy Savile remarks Boris Johnson made about him.Sky News - Published | |
Met Police investigating death threats against Starmer following PM's Savile 'slur' The Metropolitan Police is investigating death threats against Sir Keir Starmer following Boris Johnson's use of the discredited claim that the Labour leader failed to prosecute Jimmy Savile when he..Sky News - Published | |
Johnson to face PMQs after Number 10 'reset' - as Savile 'slur' controversy grows Boris Johnson is being urged to use Prime Minister's Questions today as a "golden opportunity" to issue an apology over his discredited claim that Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer personally failed to..Sky News - Published | |
Savile 'slur' aimed at Starmer was 'not personal', minister says, as Johnson to face PMQsA minister has warned that "everyone needs to reflect carefully on the language they use" as Boris Johnson faces increasing pressure to apologise over his discredited claim that Sir Keir Starmer failed..Sky News - Published | |
Were protesters who mobbed Sir Keir Starmer really influenced by PM's Jimmy Savile accusation? Sir Keir Starmer was mobbed by protesters shouting "Jimmy Savile" and accusing him of "protecting paedophiles" - but were they influenced by Boris Johnson's remarks?Sky News - Published | |
PM 'won't apologise' for Savile remark to Starmer as commons speaker warns MPs 'words have consequences'Boris Johnson will not apologise for using the discredited claim that Sir Keir Starmer personally failed to prosecute Jimmy Savile, Downing Street has said.Sky News - Published | |
Commons speaker warns MPs 'words have consequences' after intimidation of Starmer by mob Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has warned MPs that "words have consequences" after Sir Keir Starmer was confronted by a mob shouting "traitor" and "Jimmy Savile" at him.Sky News - Published | |
Time to 'move on' from PM's use of Savile slur, minister says Sajid Javid has called for people to "draw a line under" Boris Johnson's use of a Jimmy Savile slur last week.Sky News - Published | |
No 10 policy chief quits over PM's use of Savile 'slur' against Starmer - and Sunak says: 'I wouldn't have said it' Boris Johnson's policy chief has quit over the prime minister's use of a discredited claim that Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer personally failed to prosecute Jimmy Savile.Sky News - Published | Downing Street policy chief quits over PM's use of Savile 'slur' against StarmerBoris Johnson's policy chief has quit over the prime minister's use of a discredited claim that Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer failed to prosecute Jimmy Savile.Sky News - Published |
PM tries to 'clarify' Savile 'slur' against Starmer after days of criticism Boris Johnson has stepped back from his use of a discredited claim against Sir Keir Starmer that he failed to prosecute Jimmy Savile when he was director of public prosecutions (DPP).Sky News - Published | Jimmy Savile's victims call on Boris Johnson to withdraw Sir Keir Starmer accusations Jimmy Savile's victims have called on Boris Johnson to "straight away" withdraw his discredited claim that Sir Keir Starmer failed to prosecute the sex offender.Sky News - Published |
Paedophile former DJ and friend of Jimmy Savile dies in prison A radio DJ friend of Jimmy Savile has died in prison, seven years after being jailed for raping and assaulting teenage girls.Sky News - Published | |
