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The Latest Breaking News from Jimmy Savile

Steve Coogan defends ‘correct choice’ to make Jimmy Savile drama

Coogan takes on the role of the notorious paedophile in the BBC’s forthcoming drama, ‘The Reckoning’

The Independent UK

Autumn’s most unmissable TV, from Wagatha to Welcome to Wrexham via Top Boy, Frasier and Sex Education

The leaves are dropping, but so are some banging box sets

Evening Standard

Can Mark Thompson revive CNN’s struggling fortunes?

The former BBC and New York Times chief has been tasked with revitalizing a news network that seems to have lost its way

The Guardian - US

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I once was skeptical about Mark Thompson. But he’s a good bet for CNN

As New York Times public editor, I worried about his time running the BBC

The Guardian - US

All profits from BBC's Savile drama will be donated to victims of abuse

The BBC last week released its first images from the upcoming show, titled The Reckoning, depicting actor Steve Coogan in the role of the infamous…

The National (Scotland)

Louis Theroux says BBC is in ‘no-win’ situation’ in bid to ‘avoid offence’

There is ‘an atmosphere of anxiety’ that can lead to less complex filmmaking, the documentary-maker said

Evening Standard

BBC too worried about ‘avoiding offence’, says Louis Theroux

Documentary maker tells Edinburgh TV festival he fears broadcaster is playing it safe after ‘volleys of criticisms’

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BBC presenter Nicky Campbell tells inquiry of sexual abuse at Edinburgh Academy

Broadcaster Nicky Campbell has told an inquiry of sexual abuse he endured at Edinburgh Academy as he compared a teacher to Jimmy Savile.

The National (Scotland)

Nicky Campbell: ‘Abusive’ teacher at Edinburgh Academy ‘was like Jimmy Savile’

The broadcaster was giving evidence to the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry about Edinburgh Academy where he was a pupil from age five to 17.

The Independent UK

Jimmy Savile victims to speak in new BBC Drama starring Steve Coogan

Savile reportedly raped and sexually abused hundreds of victims

The Independent UK

BBC releases first photo of Steve Coogan as Jimmy Savile in harrowing new series

Coogan is seen sporting Savile’s signature hairstyle and tracksuit

The Independent UK

See the first official image of Steve Coogan as Jimmy Savile revealed by the BBC

The BBC today (August 17) revealed the first official picture of Steve Coogan as Jimmy Savile in the upcoming drama 'The Reckoning'.

The National (Scotland)

First official picture of Steve Coogan as Jimmy Savile in new BBC drama The Reckoning

Coogan, 57, can be seen sporting one of Savile’s tradmark shell suits with a cigar in hand

Evening Standard

The Reckoning: cast, plot, first look and all about the drama starring Steve Coogan as evil predator Jimmy Savile

The Reckoning is a BBC1 drama that sees Steve Coogan play predatory DJ and presenter Jimmy Savile.

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The Guardian - UK

Adrian Street obituary

Wrestler whose flamboyant style contrasted with his Welsh coalmining roots and proved influential beyond the ring

The Guardian - UK

Flamboyant Welsh wrestler Adrian Street dies at 82

Performer dressed like a glam rocker, even wearing lipstick, and once, he said, ‘beat the crap’ out of Jimmy Savile

The Guardian - UK

Huw Edwards: how BBC news arm is driving story about one of its own

Sources claim corporation journalists may have made early inquiries into allegations of workplace impropriety

Evening Standard

OPINION - Media Watch: One scandal after another but don’t write off BBC boss Tim Davie just yet

Corporation will survive because of director-general Tim Davie, not despite him

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The Independent UK

BBC scandals involving high-profile stars to have shocked over the years

Jimmy Savile, Martin Bashir and Rolf Harris have been at the centre of controversies at the broadcaster over the years.

The Week

BBC sex pictures scandal: could unnamed presenter face prison?

The BBC presenter accused of paying a teenager tens of thousands of pounds over several years for sexually explicit photos could face prison, a leading obscenity lawyer has said.

Daily Record

Cop who exposed Jimmy Savile demands BBC names star suspended over teen pic claims

Mark Williams-Thomas, a former detective, said licence fee-payers had a right to know the identity of the presenter accused of paying a teenager thousands for sexually explicit images.

Manchester Evening News

BBC presenter at centre of teen sex pictures claims allegedly partied with bosses at awards do afterwards

"If this man was aware of what was hanging over him, he certainly didn’t show it."

Irish Mirror

BBC presenter partied with bosses at lavish awards do after teen sex pic allegations were made

Mirror UK can exclusively revealed the presenter was allowed to attend a swanky do after allegations against him had been made. He has been accused of paying £35,000 (€40,945) to a young person in return for sexual images.

Daily Record

Disgraced BBC star 'partied with bosses at awards night after allegations made'

A former detective slammed the BBC, claiming licence fee payers have a right to know who the disgraced star is, as a string of big names ruled themselves out.

The Week

The most controversial British scandals of the 21st century

Prince William has paid tribute to the Windrush generation on the 75th anniversary of their arrival in Britain – and five years after their treatment by the Home Office was the subject of a scandal whose repercussions are still being felt.

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