The Reckoning (2023)
Synopsis
The life of Jimmy Savile, a man who, for decades, became one of the UK’s most influential celebrities, but in death has become one of the most reviled figures of modern history following revelations of extensive and horrific abuse.
Seasons
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Temporada 1 2023 · 4 episodes
Cast
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Steve Coogan Jimmy Savile
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Mark Stanley Dan Davies
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Fenella Woolgar Margaret Thatcher
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Michael Jibson Bill Cotton
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Gemma Jones Agnes Savile
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Robert Emms Ray Teret
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Julian Rhind-Tutt Johnnie Stewart
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Mark Lewis Jones Charles Hullighan
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Siobhan Finneran Beryl Hullighan
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Neil Pearson Eric Morley
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Henry Goodman Sir Ludwig Guttman
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Joseph Mydell Victor
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Peter Wight Peter Jaconelli
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Jimmy Savile Self (archive footage)
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Tim Downie Roger Ordish
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Ben Hanley Ice Cream Lad
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Emma Hollywood Patient/ Anna (uncredited)
Production
- StatusEnded
- NetworkBBC One
- CountriesUnited Kingdom
- First aired10/09/2023
- votes25
Crew
- David Blair Director
- Sandra Goldbacher Director
- Neil McKay Writer
- Jeff Pope Executive producer
- Neil McKay Executive producer
- Clare Shepherd Producer
Tags
- Based on novel or book
- Based on true story
- Closeted homosexual
- Cover-up
- Docudrama
- Journalist
- Manchester
- Pedophile
- Rise to fame
- Scandal
- Tv host
Questions about the series The Reckoning
What is The Reckoning about?
The Reckoning: The life of Jimmy Savile, a man who, for decades, became one of the UK’s most influential celebrities, but in death has become one of the most reviled figures of modern history following revelations of extensive and horrific abuse.
How many seasons does The Reckoning have?
The Reckoning has 1 season, with 4 episodes in total.
Is The Reckoning still running?
The Reckoning has ended in 2023.
How long is each episode of The Reckoning?
Each episode of The Reckoning runs about 233 minutes.
Who stars in The Reckoning?
The cast of The Reckoning includes Steve Coogan, Mark Stanley, Fenella Woolgar, Michael Jibson and Gemma Jones.
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Trivia
- It premiered on October 9, 2023, a Monday.
- It has 1 season(s) and 4 episode(s) — about 4 per season.
- It originally aired on BBC One.
- It is a production from: United Kingdom.
- This series' quiz has 8 questions.
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