Steve Coogan will play Jimmy Savile in the BBC drama The Reckoning
Steve Coogan has defended portraying Jimmy Savile in a new drama as BBC confirm when The Reckoning will air.
The synopsis for The Reckoning states: “ Will trace the life of Jimmy Savile, a man who, for decades, became one of the UK's most influential celebrities, but in death has become one of the most reviled figures of modern history following revelations of extensive and horrific abuse.” Ahead its release, the BBC has released a trailer of Steve Coogan playing Savile.The reckoning will be broadcast from Monday, October 9. Viewers will also be able to watch it on iPlayer.
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