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Episode 2

Episode 2 of 4

Top of the Pops made Savile a household name. His growing influence within the BBC and at a range of institutions enabled him to act with
apparent impunity. This episode explores the appalling impact of his crimes and the difficulties faced by those who tried to raise the alarm.

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56 minutes

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Credits

RoleContributor
Jimmy SavileSteve Coogan
Ray TeretRobert Emms
BerylSiobhan Finneran
Sir Ludwig GuttmanHenry Goodman
Bill CottonMichael Jibson
Agnes SavileGemma Jones
WriterNeil McKay
ProducerClare Shepherd
DirectorSandra Goldbacher
Production CompanyITV Studios

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