BBC announces drama mini-series The Reckoning about life of Jimmy Savile. THE BBC has announced a Jimmy Savile child abuse drama called The Reckoning 'to give a voice to his victims'. Rape Crisis England and Wales works towards the elimination of all forms of sexual violence and sexual misconduct. A drama about the life of prolific sex offender Jimmy Savile is coming to BBC One. wbur. BBC Newsday. THE BBC has announced a Jimmy Savile child abuse drama called The Reckoning "to give a voice to his victims". Directed by Neil Marshall. Value this story? The BBC is bringing out a mini-series following the life of Jimmy Savile, tracing his rise to stardom as well as his dazzling fall from grace after death. Plot. It will follow his rise to fame and … With Sean Pertwee, Joe Anderson, Charlotte Kirk, Steven Waddington. Evelyn, a young widow haunted by the recent suicide of her husband Joseph, is falsely accused of being a witch by her Landlord after she rejects his advances. The Reckoning is a British television drama starring Ashley Jensen and Max Beesley. It will follow his rise to fame and … We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. It was broadcast in two parts by ITV on 18 and 19 April 2011. The Reckoning will air on BBC One. If you’ve been affected by the issues raised in this story, you can access more information on their website or by calling the National Rape Crisis Helpline on 0808 802 9999. The BBC’s Jimmy Savile drama has caused much controversy (Picture: Getty) A victim of Jimmy Savile has slammed the BBC’s new drama The Reckoning and described the announcement as … The BBC has commissioned the award winning team - Neil McKay and executive producer Jeff Pope (The Moorside, Appropriate Adult) - to make The Reckoning (w/t) produced by ITV Studios for BBC … Donate. ... "So I think we just need to be honest. 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