He was so good. From the get go it was like watching Saville. All thoughts of Alan Partridge/Paul Calf gone. I don’t think anyone else could have nailed the charisma and presence of Jimmy Saville. Anyone else would either have been an OTT impersonation or just Bennedict Camburbach in a blonde wig.
I think Savile may also have been a necrophile. When his mother died, he stayed in their house alone with her body for days. I can't help but think he did things to her corpse that are best not spoken about in a RUclips comment.
The actress who portrayed Margaret Thatcher in this was excellent. She got her spot on. It's one of the best takes I've seen. Far better than any movie or tv show that has tried to imitate her. Great performance.
I've never been a fan of steve coogan but I thought he was excellent in this docu-drama. Its a shame the victims never got real justice. My heart goes out to them❤😢
I didn't know how I was going to feel about this being aired, but it was done with exceptional dignity to the victims (some of whom actually took part telling their side). Coogan is an unbelievable mimicker and maybe not visually but he had that monsters voice and gestures to perfection.
Agree. They can pat themselves on the back for their bravery, put their hands up for a few awards, promote themselves with great looking commercials, but if they'd done something about Saville when he was committing his crimes this hand wringing docudrama wouldn't be necessary. The deeper subtext though is that the BBC is fully aware of all that, and blithely promoting their 'brave' docuseries about themselves without a hint of shame serves as a raised middle finger to their more powerless critics.
@@grimzzyhunt6998 Genius, the production companies listed in order for this one are BBC STUDIOS - ITV STUDIOS, and the original presentation is listed as being on BBC ONE, so you tell me if the BBC is involved with it or not.
I don't mind a series telling how Jimmy Saville was able to get away with it and how he abuse kids but the fact it is BBC that airs it and pay for it even though ITV had final editing say on the series but wish something like Netflix did the series instead
People always think it is weird how he sat with the dead body. People must not realise this is normal in Irish Catholic wakes, Savile's mother was from an Irish Catholic background. In Irish wakes people still visit the open coffin for 2 days and in the past they used to sit up all night with it.
Jimmy …vile . What was his appeal ? He couldn’t dance or sing. He wasn’t attractive, but he could act . The character he portrayed was of a fun loving cheeky rich uncle who was respected by adults. That’s why kids and adults loved, admired and trusted him.
A compelling performance by Coogan. The programme was very well made and handled the subject matter delicately and with respect to the victims. Although it hasn’t really added anything new to what we already knew thanks to all the Saville documentaries already out there so it does make you wonder why was this made? Also the fact that it was broadcast on the BBC, the very organisation that enabled him to commit these crimes
As disgusting the subject matter is; I have to give high praise to the actor that played Jimmy Savile in this movie. I have watched almost all of the documentaries that featured original footage of Savile and if I close my eyes…I swear the actor sounds like Savile to a T. Bravo. May Savile rust in pieces and forever suffer in pain!
@@stringthing593 I wish people wouldn't use the phrase "comic genius". Coogan ISN'T a comic genius. Yes, he's quite funny, but there's a long way from, "quite funny" to "comic genius". You DO realise that Coogan doesn't actually write much material, don't you? He does passable impressions, but in my eyes is no more than a mediocre performer.
I have to agree with you. As disturbing, disgusting and stomach-churning as the revolting issue is, it is important it gets serious media treatment and Coogan was courageous in taking up the mantle and giving such a chillingly believable and well-researched portrayal.
@@nspr9721 Whether your on the side of “this is exploitative” or “this is necessary” narrative…it’s important that we don’t forget how terrible Savile was and to tell the story to reflect on the atrocities that Savile did; plus the complacency the BBC had.
The BBC trying to exonerate itself by making a film about a guy they openly produced and fostered his whole career, you couldn't make it up, the BBC could, zero shame.
My Mum wasn't very fond of Jimmy Savile when he was alive. In fact, she couldn't stand him. When she saw him on TV, she had to turn it off, right off. She told me all this when he died in 2011. One year later, it all made perfect sense.
I think to we kids in the 80s (or earlier) you would never know. What's to say his eccentricity is any different from Bobby Ball, Tommy Cooper, Brian Blessed, Tom Baker or any of those other wacky TV personalities. Now we are adults ourselves it is very easy to see the sort of person. And I don't just mean by all the reports and police investigations...I mean just looking at his body language and personality. I worked with someone who had a very similar way of using every opportunity to grab a side hug or get physical on some way. You don't need to be a prude or a body language expert to know that you should respect people's personal space and realise that you don't have a right to show physical affection to any one else.
@@Whosthis761 Savile's crimes were real and the BBC's failure to stop him was real also. There's no point in hiding that now. And powerful TV shows like this are the closest most people will get to understanding why/how Savile was able to get away with it for so long.
I grew up in the 70's. The era was littered with 'men' like him. I will never understand those who have no empathy, compassion or caring. All I do know is, they are the underbelly of our species. Sub-human !!
I believe you, im 26 but my Granddad was like jimmy, absolute animal. and my grandad lived to a ripe old age and passed 6 years ago, he was exactly like him, vibe, style and everything its eerie He used to go by an alias "Tricky Ricky" to cover his tracks when his real name wasnt even ricky God knows the extent of what hes done across britain to other women, cant be good by the way he treated his own family. he would play music in bars like jimmy too
Disturbing to hear that. Makes you wonder if it’s a generational thing. By no means am I saying it was right at the time, but perhaps during that era it wasn’t deemed “creepy” or “weird” to prey on younger people, whereas now, alarm bells immediately ring if you have an older person acting strange around young people. I’ve seen a lot of older shows (70’s / 80’s) where i’ve seen people act or make comments where i’ve thought “fwoar, you’d never get away with that now!”. You have to remember that at the time and as recently as 2011, the vile Savile was seen as an absolute saint by many across the UK. Though when you look back on his appearance, comments, and actions, you think how is it any surprise that he was a wrongen! Fortunately, for all of the terrible things that goes on in this day and age, I for one am glad that the age of creepy celebrities that abuse their power seems to be on a decline… or at least I hope so.
As a kid, I remember seeing Savile on TV, Salmon fishing with Charles and Philip. Even then, I thought, 'Why would members of the Royal Family associate so personally, with a washed up creepy old DJ?' . . . I Wonder . . . .
@@tjmackie4815 What about that convicted Pedo clergy Church of England guy charlie housed on his estate giving him money and actively tried to impede the investigation Stating , " I'll see of horrid man if he tries anything again ". ruclips.net/video/adoDCbr5_SA/видео.htmlsi=tHfu556V3eS_i6c9
This was terrible and blood-curdling to watch, yet at the same time artistically very important that this gets portrayed (respectfully and seriously) in the hope it never happens again. also thought it was courageous of Coogan to take on such a controversial role and grapple with it to give a chillingly convincing portrayal of Savile - just as Ralph Fiennes did a great job portraying evil Concentration Camp Commander Amon Goethe.
@@ruwn561 Yes, he got well paid. So do relatives of mine doing dangerous First Responder work - they are no less courageous for being well paid. A git? I don't know him personally, and don't follow the lives of actors. He may well be, I don't know. Absolutely courageous to play such a reviled, heinous monster - and carry it off so convincingly whilst avoiding caricature.
Remember this is a dark evil story but portrayed with talent and thought and it cares about showing the evil side and protecting the victims after decades of ignorance and forgetfulness.
Folks complaining about this...??? Its a brilliantly acted performance and great entertainment... But mainly i think the British public need reminding of the monster that invaded telivison screens in our living room decades...while all the while comitting these appauling crimes...how could it be????
Coogan is always good - he's the Al Pacino of Brits, I'd love to see his version of Phil Spector! But I thought for certain in the wake scene, Jimmy was going to put a stake through Mum's heart....just in case!
Gained a bit of respect for the BBC for taking some accountability, however suggesting Thatcher was oblivious to his shenanigans was a stretch, as was the implication of an esoteric board of savile fan boys running the BBC when it's demonstrable that his antics were known almost ubiquitously
The art of wickedness is to be unnoticeable, to fit in, be a part off, no one would suspect one of their own is is beyond wickedness and morality, the very tragic part of his wickedness is the period he existed, for those years it was taboo to bring to attention any complaint about misconduct against those vulnerable, people knew, but stayed silent, those who knew about his misconduct stayed silent, that is the killer, some individuals in their spineless activities (since prosecuted and imprisoned) knew Saville had knowledge of their shady business, to protect him, was to protect themselves. In this instance, to do good is to hide bad... I feel a faculty should have been applied by Scarborough Council to the Church of England and the home office to have his remains exhumed and cremated and scattered in the North Sea! Whilst all have the right to be interned on hallowed ground of their faith, they have the right to not be associated with evility, I feel sorry for those who's relatives are interned in proximity to his final resting place at Woodlands Cemetery in Scarborough! Questions still need to be asked at the BBC why this individual was allowed to continue his deeds during his time at the BBC, But, in the era, where wrongful people could be beaten up and sent to prison for crimes they didn't commit (Stefan Kiszko etc) and you could be discriminated for having a disability, for sexual preference, for gender, for race! The criminal here as well is the decades it occurred! In the realm of the baby boomers, and the culture of the United Kingdom at the time. We can't turn back the clock knowing what we know now, and stop it then happening, we can learn and ensure nothing like this happens again, but we don't learn do we? That's the sad part! I hope the victims (although very unlikely) will find closure, sadly may be not mentally, but we can only hope.
he did it before, hes done a top voice impression but not as authentic as rob colvill does. also, steve coogan is obviously a very empathetic guy, and you can tell he just cant deliver the robotic absolute inhuman coldness of jimmy. then again who can, the man was a genius level psychopath.
ITV made the show but BBC broadcast it? pretty odd! was watching it but when they said some of the characters and scenarios were created for dramatic effect i didn't bother with it
Not sure why you'd drop it - These kind of programs often replace several real people for 1 collective character - The "wordsmith" portrays numerous writers that tried an exposee on Savile, for example.
I imagine it was a considered move to commission its production externally, since it would otherwise have been easier for critics to accuse the Corporation of marking its own homework.
BBC drama at its best and showed how long this despicable/sick man was allowed to do what he liked whilst keeping close to those in power. I hoped those victim's involved in the drama have some solace that true facts have been shown and that this must never be repeated.
He thinks he so clever but many knew what he was doing. He thinks he got away with it but in reality he didn't he just fooled himself thinking know one knew.
Well whether folks knew or not he was never charged or sentenced for his crimes so clearly in this world of ours he did get away with it. That said, he will stand before the Lord almighty and answer for his crimes then.
whitewashing by the BBC. "look we had no choice he coerced and manipulated us, our old bosses were not as woke as we are today AND WE CAN EARN A POUND NOTE WHILE WE'RE AT IT THANKS FOR PAYING YOUR TV LICENCE FEE" - they knew what they had with him back then, they know now! only top ratings with saint james.
@bradwilliams1691 I love this statement because it is wrong. Yet people proudly quote it like it is profound. When it boils down to it, humans will operate in patterns related to its nature. You can't contradict it with historical statements. The effectiveness usually boils down to how recent it was. Because the truth is that humans won't truly deny anything they haven't yet learned personally.
Possibly, yes. Or it could have been his father, or someone else, and she didn't act, or some combination of it all. It's clear her lack of outward affection or positive reinforcement had an emotionally damaging affect on him which twisted him inside, we'll never know.
But he wasn’t a G list celebrity. He was one of the biggest stars in this country and very well loved. That’s what made the truth so much more shocking.
Did you see the Neverland doc? Those parents were just as eager to give their kids to Michael Jackson. And he was a global superstar, not just one country. Because they're celebrities, parents put their trust in them because they THINK they know them because they see them on tv. It's madness.
Rantzen was as involved as much as Saville and she knew it thats why the bbc started child line to distract from the fact can't have her being targeted can we being Jewish and all , who by the way are paying for the white replacement with our money they get off us , you couldn't make it up
I dont think this story is good as entertainment. Its disgraceful and shouldnt have been made let alone shown . Its the past we dont want to see .its morbid to think of anybody that is evan interested in this pervert life .. shame on this film maker
I think that had this series been produced for Netflix there would be less of a problem. The fact that it was made for the BBC is the major issue - as that organisation was complicit/neglectful in allowing Saville to go unpunished in his lifetime.
Seriously?! You felt bad for a serial sex offender that never had to answer for his crimes? Your sorrow should be for the survivors of such horrific behaviour.
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Steve Coogan was outstanding in this, he made my skin crawl he was so accurate in his acting of Saville.
STEVE IS A PEADOPHILE N HE MET JIMMY 40 YEARS AGO N THEY WAS GREAT MATES...STEVE IS KIDDY FIDDLER COUTNEY LOVE EXPOSED HIM ...HAVE YOU JUST WOKE UP...
Courtney Love 😂 oh come on
Goodness gracious surely not Steve
I’m sure Courtney Love is on the Eppstien flight list. The article your referencing was in the Sun where the only truth is the footy n racing results.
He was so good. From the get go it was like watching Saville. All thoughts of Alan Partridge/Paul Calf gone.
I don’t think anyone else could have nailed the charisma and presence of Jimmy Saville.
Anyone else would either have been an OTT impersonation or just Bennedict Camburbach in a blonde wig.
I think Savile may also have been a necrophile. When his mother died, he stayed in their house alone with her body for days. I can't help but think he did things to her corpse that are best not spoken about in a RUclips comment.
In other words, you fear that he may have gone full David Fuller on her.
The same crossed my mind especially when he refers to it many times later. Plus the dead in the morgue
@@-...-zed-...- I’m not disputing that, but something tells me he wasn’t up to no good with that body… Just my thoughts. 🤷🏼♂️
The scariest thing about Steve Coogan’s performance here is that he pretty much got Savile down to a T.
The actress who portrayed Margaret Thatcher in this was excellent. She got her spot on. It's one of the best takes I've seen. Far better than any movie or tv show that has tried to imitate her. Great performance.
i thought so too.
Made strictly to distance the BBC and royals from him and to absolve both institutions of any blame and to hell with the victims.
Exactly.
It was made by ITV.....
@@killbotone6210two cheeks of the same backside , wake up
Did he really have these I terviews with a reporter /biographer?
It was shown on the BBC and flat out accused and shamed the bbc. Don’t be daft. It’s not some big PR exercise 🙄
Coogan plays him superbly. Even now, he still makes my skin crawl.
Too well even.
Steve got Saville absolutely spot on, even the accent, the mannerisms and suitably makes your skin crawl.
Brilliant portrayal by Steve coogan...you can literally close your eyes and hear his voice match exactly to savile's...uncanny!
I've never been a fan of steve coogan but I thought he was excellent in this docu-drama. Its a shame the victims never got real justice. My heart goes out to them❤😢
Coogan was absolutely outstanding.
It's basically trying to portray that the BBC wasn't at fault as he was so manipulat
Manipulat?
True comment
The BBC was his ticket into all other institutions. Why vet someone when the BBC say he’s upstanding
BBC knew and covered it up
Also he is portrayed in this clip as having an inkling of remorse for his actions, but I doubt that reflects reality...
Coogan is genius casting!
Nails it
A truly evil man played by a truly great actor. Ive never felt so creeped out before.
I didn't know how I was going to feel about this being aired, but it was done with exceptional dignity to the victims (some of whom actually took part telling their side). Coogan is an unbelievable mimicker and maybe not visually but he had that monsters voice and gestures to perfection.
Did they ..though .changing the race of 15 year old victim ...and then leaving out the fact she left a note with other names of abusers ...
Its rubs me the wrong way that the BBC made this.
The irony!
Agree. They can pat themselves on the back for their bravery, put their hands up for a few awards, promote themselves with great looking commercials, but if they'd done something about Saville when he was committing his crimes this hand wringing docudrama wouldn't be necessary.
The deeper subtext though is that the BBC is fully aware of all that, and blithely promoting their 'brave' docuseries about themselves without a hint of shame serves as a raised middle finger to their more powerless critics.
good thing ITV made it then
BBC apparently didn't make this. 20+ goofs think they did, tho...
@@grimzzyhunt6998 Genius, the production companies listed in order for this one are BBC STUDIOS - ITV STUDIOS, and the original presentation is listed as being on BBC ONE, so you tell me if the BBC is involved with it or not.
The audacity of the BBC making a single dime out of Saville after all those things came to light. The balls they have.
I don't mind a series telling how Jimmy Saville was able to get away with it and how he abuse kids but the fact it is BBC that airs it and pay for it even though ITV had final editing say on the series but wish something like Netflix did the series instead
It didn't show the part where he got in the coffin and got it on with the duchess
People always think it is weird how he sat with the dead body. People must not realise this is normal in Irish Catholic wakes, Savile's mother was from an Irish Catholic background. In Irish wakes people still visit the open coffin for 2 days and in the past they used to sit up all night with it.
five days is pretty excessive
@@professionalwidow Irish person brought up Catholic. 1 day is normal. 5 days is "wtf"
How are u defending an actual pedo
The end i cant watch the girl gets in the van makes me feel sick as a mum
Jimmy …vile .
What was his appeal ?
He couldn’t dance or sing.
He wasn’t attractive, but he could act .
The character he portrayed was of a fun loving cheeky rich uncle who was respected by adults.
That’s why kids and adults loved, admired and trusted him.
Thought Saville was gonna fiddle his mother in the coffin ⚰️
Nah shes far too old for him
this new paul calf series is a bit weird
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Bag 'a chips................bag 'a shite!
Steve googan. What s brilliant actor. No one could play that part better than him.
A compelling performance by Coogan. The programme was very well made and handled the subject matter delicately and with respect to the victims. Although it hasn’t really added anything new to what we already knew thanks to all the Saville documentaries already out there so it does make you wonder why was this made?
Also the fact that it was broadcast on the BBC, the very organisation that enabled him to commit these crimes
It was made to make ITV and BBC some money
As disgusting the subject matter is; I have to give high praise to the actor that played Jimmy Savile in this movie. I have watched almost all of the documentaries that featured original footage of Savile and if I close my eyes…I swear the actor sounds like Savile to a T. Bravo. May Savile rust in pieces and forever suffer in pain!
It's not the first time he played him. He did him on spliting image in the 80s
Steve Coogan,comic genius and brilliant straight actor also.
@@stringthing593 I wish people wouldn't use the phrase "comic genius". Coogan ISN'T a comic genius. Yes, he's quite funny, but there's a long way from, "quite funny" to "comic genius". You DO realise that Coogan doesn't actually write much material, don't you?
He does passable impressions, but in my eyes is no more than a mediocre performer.
I have to agree with you. As disturbing, disgusting and stomach-churning as the revolting issue is, it is important it gets serious media treatment and Coogan was courageous in taking up the mantle and giving such a chillingly believable and well-researched portrayal.
@@nspr9721 Whether your on the side of “this is exploitative” or “this is necessary” narrative…it’s important that we don’t forget how terrible Savile was and to tell the story to reflect on the atrocities that Savile did; plus the complacency the BBC had.
He was totally insane. Used by the upper echelons to do their bidding. Sick programme.
I haven't seen it but I do think it was a courageous thing to do to play the part .
Part of this was filmed in my home town, Llandudno, because they wouldn't let them film in his old hunting ground
Plenty of pervs in Wales.
Apparently, Savile’s sister had a home here.
Wales had the lost prophets freak. He was far worse than Jimwell
Coogan does not have the same energy or dynamism. Just not like him
Now then now then boy's and girl's as Kenny would say it was done in the best possible taste
The BBC trying to exonerate itself by making a film about a guy they openly produced and fostered his whole career, you couldn't make it up, the BBC could, zero shame.
My Mum wasn't very fond of Jimmy Savile when he was alive. In fact, she couldn't stand him. When she saw him on TV, she had to turn it off, right off.
She told me all this when he died in 2011. One year later, it all made perfect sense.
I think to we kids in the 80s (or earlier) you would never know. What's to say his eccentricity is any different from Bobby Ball, Tommy Cooper, Brian Blessed, Tom Baker or any of those other wacky TV personalities. Now we are adults ourselves it is very easy to see the sort of person. And I don't just mean by all the reports and police investigations...I mean just looking at his body language and personality. I worked with someone who had a very similar way of using every opportunity to grab a side hug or get physical on some way. You don't need to be a prude or a body language expert to know that you should respect people's personal space and realise that you don't have a right to show physical affection to any one else.
Even Muhammad Ali felt a bit uncomfortable when he was next to him
Steve Coogan.. BRILLIANT
the best horror series of 2023 for sure, perfect for halloween, he gives me the willies
The community guidelines people don't mind the Willie's but I say the word sausage and Ha ha ha and I'm trouble with strikes
The genius that is Steve Coogan
The Royals loved Jimmy
@QueenBitch-bj9ds nice one bootlicker
@@pichofiraviyah8492 I get the vibe your a very jealous person
I wonder why, Here's a documentary about how the pedos networked. ruclips.net/video/adoDCbr5_SA/видео.htmlsi=tHfu556V3eS_i6c9
@QueenBitch-bj9dsCharles who is now king wrote to him fairly regularly for advice. But sure believe that if you like.
The fact that there arent uproar over the bbc making this after them covering up is crazy
It was made by ITV but shown on the BBC.
It wasn’t made by the BBC.
Will shown on BBC still disgusting
@@Whosthis761 Savile's crimes were real and the BBC's failure to stop him was real also. There's no point in hiding that now. And powerful TV shows like this are the closest most people will get to understanding why/how Savile was able to get away with it for so long.
I suppose
Proper acting , good job mr coogan sir
I want to hear the mating call uhuhuhuhuhuh
The Pyramid gold ring...now where have I seen that before...o yea...that melt from Manchester.
1:56 Did Savile actually drop a hint when he talked about "that shit" to the journalist or was this just artistic licence?
In a interview he did say live on the television he's not in to Lady's they know too much he likes girls who don't know too much 😳
Oh yeah cause that's what he was asking.....@@giggilboy4837
I grew up in the 70's. The era was littered with 'men' like him. I will never understand those who have no empathy, compassion or caring. All I do know is, they are the underbelly of our species. Sub-human !!
I believe you, im 26 but my Granddad was like jimmy, absolute animal. and my grandad lived to a ripe old age and passed 6 years ago, he was exactly like him, vibe, style and everything its eerie
He used to go by an alias "Tricky Ricky" to cover his tracks when his real name wasnt even ricky
God knows the extent of what hes done across britain to other women, cant be good by the way he treated his own family. he would play music in bars like jimmy too
Disturbing to hear that. Makes you wonder if it’s a generational thing. By no means am I saying it was right at the time, but perhaps during that era it wasn’t deemed “creepy” or “weird” to prey on younger people, whereas now, alarm bells immediately ring if you have an older person acting strange around young people.
I’ve seen a lot of older shows (70’s / 80’s) where i’ve seen people act or make comments where i’ve thought “fwoar, you’d never get away with that now!”.
You have to remember that at the time and as recently as 2011, the vile Savile was seen as an absolute saint by many across the UK. Though when you look back on his appearance, comments, and actions, you think how is it any surprise that he was a wrongen!
Fortunately, for all of the terrible things that goes on in this day and age, I for one am glad that the age of creepy celebrities that abuse their power seems to be on a decline… or at least I hope so.
As a kid, I remember seeing Savile on TV, Salmon fishing with Charles and Philip. Even then, I thought, 'Why would members of the Royal Family associate so personally, with a washed up creepy old DJ?' . . . I Wonder . . . .
Was hardly washed up was he - he was the Ant & Dec of the time
@@tjmackie4815 sounds like he did a job on you as well.
@@tjmackie4815 What about that convicted Pedo clergy Church of England guy charlie housed on his estate giving him money and actively tried to impede the investigation Stating , " I'll see of horrid man if he tries anything again ". ruclips.net/video/adoDCbr5_SA/видео.htmlsi=tHfu556V3eS_i6c9
This was terrible and blood-curdling to watch, yet at the same time artistically very important that this gets portrayed (respectfully and seriously) in the hope it never happens again. also thought it was courageous of Coogan to take on such a controversial role and grapple with it to give a chillingly convincing portrayal of Savile - just as Ralph Fiennes did a great job portraying evil Concentration Camp Commander Amon Goethe.
Courageous. He got paid handsomely. And he’s a git.
@@ruwn561 Yes, he got well paid. So do relatives of mine doing dangerous First Responder work - they are no less courageous for being well paid. A git? I don't know him personally, and don't follow the lives of actors. He may well be, I don't know. Absolutely courageous to play such a reviled, heinous monster - and carry it off so convincingly whilst avoiding caricature.
@@ruwn561take that chip off your shoulder pal, it's doing you no good
Very well made.
Remember this is a dark evil story but portrayed with talent and thought and it cares about showing the evil side and protecting the victims after decades of ignorance and forgetfulness.
Did Jimmy sleep with the body, I think so.
He sh****ed anything with a hole so he would have been right on that.
Folks complaining about this...???
Its a brilliantly acted performance and great entertainment...
But mainly i think the British public need reminding of the monster that invaded telivison screens in our living room decades...while all the while comitting these appauling crimes...how could it be????
As soon as I saw they race swapped the victim, I switched it off.
What?
he had many, many victims...
because they are protecting the victims identity the best they can. its not a big deal.
@@BlazekzChannel Wow
So you were all for watching a TV drama about a notorious pedophile but as soon as a victim was a race you don't like you stopped?
I think we can all say Saville was truly sick and evil
Coogan is always good - he's the Al Pacino of Brits, I'd love to see his version of Phil Spector! But I thought for certain in the wake scene, Jimmy was going to put a stake through Mum's heart....just in case!
The death of thowd duchess
I remember reading about Savile and how he feared his mother.
Powerful stuff. Coogan is at his best.
That voice.
Gained a bit of respect for the BBC for taking some accountability, however suggesting Thatcher was oblivious to his shenanigans was a stretch, as was the implication of an esoteric board of savile fan boys running the BBC when it's demonstrable that his antics were known almost ubiquitously
Yes I think the BBC attempted to sweep away some of the blame with this show
bbc are corrupt
The art of wickedness is to be unnoticeable, to fit in, be a part off, no one would suspect one of their own is is beyond wickedness and morality, the very tragic part of his wickedness is the period he existed, for those years it was taboo to bring to attention any complaint about misconduct against those vulnerable, people knew, but stayed silent, those who knew about his misconduct stayed silent, that is the killer, some individuals in their spineless activities (since prosecuted and imprisoned) knew Saville had knowledge of their shady business, to protect him, was to protect themselves. In this instance, to do good is to hide bad... I feel a faculty should have been applied by Scarborough Council to the Church of England and the home office to have his remains exhumed and cremated and scattered in the North Sea! Whilst all have the right to be interned on hallowed ground of their faith, they have the right to not be associated with evility, I feel sorry for those who's relatives are interned in proximity to his final resting place at Woodlands Cemetery in Scarborough! Questions still need to be asked at the BBC why this individual was allowed to continue his deeds during his time at the BBC, But, in the era, where wrongful people could be beaten up and sent to prison for crimes they didn't commit (Stefan Kiszko etc) and you could be discriminated for having a disability, for sexual preference, for gender, for race! The criminal here as well is the decades it occurred! In the realm of the baby boomers, and the culture of the United Kingdom at the time. We can't turn back the clock knowing what we know now, and stop it then happening, we can learn and ensure nothing like this happens again, but we don't learn do we? That's the sad part! I hope the victims (although very unlikely) will find closure, sadly may be not mentally, but we can only hope.
I had to stop when he took the young girl off, hats off to Steve for the acting job, I reckon it would’ve been really hard to be that
its like pol pot's mum making a video about her good son
BBC ... wtf was Coogan thinking jumping on the bbc gravy train?
Ow btw he sounds like Pauline calf
Steve is a fab actor playing Jimmy Saville couldn't of been easy at all t h
he did it before, hes done a top voice impression but not as authentic as rob colvill does. also, steve coogan is obviously a very empathetic guy, and you can tell he just cant deliver the robotic absolute inhuman coldness of jimmy. then again who can, the man was a genius level psychopath.
Honestly, playing Jimmy Savile is like playing Adolf Hitler: it looks offensive but it has to be done for the purpose of dramatisation.
He sounds like Steve Coogan.
It is
0:07 Worst mobile phone acting ever. 😂
I. Thought Mr coogan was Alan partridge boy o boy was l wrong the man is a Burton Olivier Brando wow.
Phwooooooar......man's a Burton, Olivier, even Brando now.......phwoooooar.......what an epic performance.....goodbye Alan Partridge, welcome Marlon
Coogan nailed this role indeed! Best series from 2023.
ITV made the show but BBC broadcast it? pretty odd! was watching it but when they said some of the characters and scenarios were created for dramatic effect i didn't bother with it
Not sure why you'd drop it - These kind of programs often replace several real people for 1 collective character - The "wordsmith" portrays numerous writers that tried an exposee on Savile, for example.
I imagine it was a considered move to commission its production externally, since it would otherwise have been easier for critics to accuse the Corporation of marking its own homework.
Fantastic drama.
he were loyal to the duchess il say that
And he humped her corpse.
Will He do Rolf next...then Gary...then.......
blair
Then Freddie Starr
@@OfficerFredPowell Freddie Starr did nowt. I hope you're never falsely accused of such things.
Schofield...
Andrew
Did they employ a black actor for Jimmy’s mother? The BBC need to increase those ESG quotas in a docu-drama of course hahaa!
She doesn't look black but the woke BBC don't like white people on TV
The white and black minstral show?😊
@@michaelsandford1015pathetic untrue comment, grow up
If you bothered to pay attention, you'd see they didn't
If you actually looked and watched the series you'd know Jimmy's mother was white
need more uploads i live i asia cant see tbe whole episode
He was a wrong un. You kind of knew it even though you didn’t know it. But everything in this tv drama was completely fabricated.
Yes,e en worse in real life!! Evil man
It's not fabricated it is based on extensive witness statements
Yes,I know,he was very creepy, evil man
No it's not fabricated most of it was made with help from victims to portray it as accurately as possible
does anyone feel that Jimmy and his mom were incestuous?
once she died
How did he have many women on TOTP's? Guees they found his celebrity status and wealth attractive.
Brilliant
Does anyone know the name of the rechid organ music in this scene...??
It's probably by Showaddywaddy
Looking for it as well. It's great though innit?
@@vangroover1903goodness gracious 😂
@@KPsTboy yea,,,really creepy...
Let me know if you find it??...
Its the theme from return of the saint
BBC drama at its best and showed how long this despicable/sick man was allowed to do what he liked whilst keeping close to those in power. I hoped those victim's involved in the drama have some solace that true facts have been shown and that this must never be repeated.
I am surprised they were not in the same grave side by side
He thinks he so clever but many knew what he was doing. He thinks he got away with it but in reality he didn't he just fooled himself thinking know one knew.
Well whether folks knew or not he was never charged or sentenced for his crimes so clearly in this world of ours he did get away with it. That said, he will stand before the Lord almighty and answer for his crimes then.
He knew that plenty of people knew what he was ...it was the fact he knew theyd all protect him that enabled him to carry on abusing
Who actually feels bad for Jimmy Savile for losing his mother
👇
No one
Absolutely no reason for this to be made, we all know he was vile why do I need to remember him?
No need for you to watch it then?
whitewashing by the BBC. "look we had no choice he coerced and manipulated us, our old bosses were not as woke as we are today AND WE CAN EARN A POUND NOTE WHILE WE'RE AT IT THANKS FOR PAYING YOUR TV LICENCE FEE" - they knew what they had with him back then, they know now! only top ratings with saint james.
Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it.
True crime is very popular. The great news is you don't have to watch it
@bradwilliams1691 I love this statement because it is wrong. Yet people proudly quote it like it is profound. When it boils down to it, humans will operate in patterns related to its nature. You can't contradict it with historical statements. The effectiveness usually boils down to how recent it was. Because the truth is that humans won't truly deny anything they haven't yet learned personally.
In the clear and straight back out noncing.
whats the name of the girl
victim 971
it's the mother that abused him - he sought revenge on everyone else
She knew he was a wrong ‘un.
no, she created the wrong'un@@robertstraw9881
Possibly, yes. Or it could have been his father, or someone else, and she didn't act, or some combination of it all. It's clear her lack of outward affection or positive reinforcement had an emotionally damaging affect on him which twisted him inside, we'll never know.
i'd say she sexually abused him @@belykwater5601
Abuse certainly ran in the family. I believe one of his brothers and a nephew were also abusers.
How's about that then.
Now then as it happens guys and gals
And what's the point of digging him up and creating him he's still dead uuuuuuuuu uuuuuu uuuuuuuuu
The look of Jimmy Savile, the voice of Tommy Saxendale!
Who won the competition? The "im the most interesting because I was the baddest behaved on drugs" competition. 😂
@@racheljames7lolol.... back when Matt Berry was just a bit part player. Toast anyone?
Shine on you crazy diamond
@@owenevans83 lolol...love it
Sounds fuck all like him...
The community guidelines people stop behaving like kid Trolls nothing wrong with the word sausage and Ha ha
Should have stuck to Partridge.
You are all mine now 🤮
Eueheueh!
Did he bum his dead mum? 🤔
Probably.
I have a feeling not just when she was dead too
@@syteanric I never thought of that before 🤢
Yeah,it’s on pornhub
This should never have been made
have you even seen it? it doesn’t glorify savile it shows him as the absolute beast he was, unless you’re trying to defend him lol
@@jambo28This show is broadcast by the BBC themselves. That's like the Nazi party making a movie about the holocaust
@diesemautokerl2181 It was made by ITV. So it would more like the Nazis showing a movie made by the Allies
@@diesemautokerl2181was made by ITV
Ahaaaa! Sorry, I mean, now then, now then.
how eager the british were to give their children to a G list celebrity.
But he wasn’t a G list celebrity. He was one of the biggest stars in this country and very well loved. That’s what made the truth so much more shocking.
This comment is xenophobic, it's completely unfair to judge an entire country for the action's of 1 monster.
Back then celebrity's on TV was veiw as gods they couldn't do no wrong
Its scary isnt it!!
Did you see the Neverland doc? Those parents were just as eager to give their kids to Michael Jackson. And he was a global superstar, not just one country. Because they're celebrities, parents put their trust in them because they THINK they know them because they see them on tv. It's madness.
Ester rantzen new why she started child line on this is your life to save her future yet didn't say a word about the pedo nonce
Rantzen was as involved as much as Saville and she knew it thats why the bbc started child line to distract from the fact can't have her being targeted can we being Jewish and all , who by the way are paying for the white replacement with our money they get off us , you couldn't make it up
Glorifying an evil.soul
How is it possibly glorifying him, such a ridiculous comment.
That seems a bit of a stretch and that's putting it lightly. It explores the person, it doesn't condone their actions, does not even come close.
Women liked him for his money and status. 💀
He didn’t want women , he took inexperienced girls. Vile that some people can hear and see the truth but not believe.
I dont think this story is good as entertainment. Its disgraceful and shouldnt have been made let alone shown . Its the past we dont want to see .its morbid to think of anybody that is evan interested in this pervert life .. shame on this film maker
I think that had this series been produced for Netflix there would be less of a problem. The fact that it was made for the BBC is the major issue - as that organisation was complicit/neglectful in allowing Saville to go unpunished in his lifetime.
Weird world view.
I managed about 5 minutes and had to turn it off.
Who's we?? you speak for yourself
It's a way for the BBC to profit from Saville's crimes
He wer a good grafter .
Why would you want to play him, something disturbing about this
I think it was brave of him to take the role, presumably most actors would want nothing to do with it.
Brilliant performance from Steve Coogan. You really start to feel quite sorry for Jimmy by the end
Seriously?! You felt bad for a serial sex offender that never had to answer for his crimes? Your sorrow should be for the survivors of such horrific behaviour.
@@leewright1 no , not serious !
Coogan is a creep so was perfectly typecast.
Will Steve coogan play Rolf Harris and Gary glitter next 😂😂😂
What makes you say he's a creep?