The Reckoning (Jimmy Savile) - BBC iPlayer

[glenimp617]

I know we already have a Jimmy Savile thread in GD, but I think this one should be ok as it's dedicated to the documentary itself.

Watched the first two episodes last night. Not sure the word 'enjoyed' is best suited for something like this.

Mods, delete if you feel this should be all contained within the other thread.

 

[glenimp617]

What did you think? Was it a good production, or just sensationalism?
I think it must be hard for an actor taking on a role like that.. brave man Steve Coogan

I thought he did a great job, but was worried if it was a bit career suicide. Don't think it will be. You'll not be watching alan partridge thinking of jimmy savile.

Thought it was filmed well, but got the feeling right at the start that the BBC was making a point about him misleading the country rather than themselves in paticular. Even though I think it was ITV who made the production.

Obviously have lots of other thoughts, but might be best placed in the other thread.