Recent news involving Jimmy Savile has focused on the release of the BBC drama 'The Reckoning,' which has sparked debate over its portrayal of the late television personality and the impact on survivors of his abuse. Additionally, Operation Hydrant, established after the Jimmy Savile scandal, is now supporting the Metropolitan Police in investigating rape and sexual assault allegations against Russell Brand, linking back to the legacy of Savile's crimes.
Jimmy Savile was an English DJ, television and radio personality, born on October 31, 1926, and passed away on October 29, 2011. He hosted popular BBC shows such as Top of the Pops and Jim'll Fix It. Savile was known for his charity work, raising an estimated £40 million for various causes. However, after his death, numerous allegations of sexual abuse emerged, revealing a dark side to his public persona. An independent inquiry uncovered serious failings in NHS mortuaries that allowed necrophiliac David Fuller to abuse over 100 women and girls' corpses for 15 years, shedding further light on the extent of Savile's crimes.