Jimmy Savile abuse scandal puts BBC under pressure
- Published: 14 Oct 2012 at 12.49
- Online news: World
Jimmy Savile was one of Britain's most recognisable television stars, but one year on from his death claims that he sexually abused underage girls have left his reputation in shreds and the BBC facing accusations of a cover-up.
British disc jockey and TV presenter Jimmy Savile during the Golden Jubilee celebrations in London in 2002. He was one of Britain's most recognisable television stars, but one year on from his death claims that he sexually abused underage girls have left his reputation in shreds and the BBC facing accusations of a cover-up.
Instantly recognisable with his platinum hair, garish tracksuits, jangling jewellery and huge cigars, the eccentric Savile was one of the top entertainers in British broadcasting from the 1960s to the 1980s.
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