Jimmy Savile was one of Britain’s most famous celebrities — a beloved TV presenter, tireless charity fundraiser, and knight of the realm. But behind the tracksuits, cigars, and catchphrases lay something far darker.
After his death in 2011, hundreds of victims came forward, revealing him to be one of the most prolific sexual predators in British history. In this first episode of Psycho Killer: Shocking True Crime Stories, we dig beneath the surface to explore how Savile groomed an entire nation.
How did he hide in plain sight for decades? Why did no one stop him? And what does his story tell us about power, celebrity, and institutional failure?
We’ll uncover chilling evidence, confront uncomfortable truths, and hear from experts who’ve studied his case in forensic detail, including how he measures up against the Hare Psychopathy Checklist.
Whether you remember Jimmy Savile or are hearing his name for the first time, this story will shock you to your core. Subscribe now, and join us as we expose the mind — and the crimes — of a man who fooled the world.
Acknoweldgements
- BBC/slackbacker24, 2012. Jimmy Savile & Margaret Thatcher. [video] YouTube.
- BBC – Top of The Pops, 2025. The Most Vile Disturbing Jimmy Savile video. [video] YouTube Shorts.
- BBC – Radio 4, 2011. Jimmy Savile Death Announcement. [video] YouTube.
- BBC – The News Agents, 2023. Meirion Jones on Steve Coogan’s portrayal in 'The Reckoning'. [video] YouTube.
- BBC – Jim’ll Fix It, 2023. Disturbing Clip of Jimmy Savile and Gary Glitter... You Couldn't Make It Up!. [video] YouTube Shorts.
- BBC – Jim’ll Fix It, 2025. Creepy Jimmy Savile encourages guests to kiss and grab girls. [video] YouTube.
- BBC/MusicalMemoryLane, 2010. The Jim’ll Fix It theme tune. [video] YouTube.
- Channel 4 News, 2012. Broadmoor: Savile was 'a lunatic in charge of the asylum'. [video] YouTube.
- Channel 5 News, 2013. Savile victim speaks out. [video] YouTube.
- ITN, 2020. Sir Jimmy Savile, Charles and Princess Diana open the Stoke Mandeville Hospital. [video] YouTube.
- ITN/On Demand News, 2011. GOODNESS GRACIOUS: Jimmy Savile's golden farewell. [video] YouTube.
- ITV News/TVS, 2012. Allegations against Jimmy Savile increase. [video] YouTube.
- ITV News/The Telegraph, 2012. Jimmy Savile 'gave me cigarettes for sex'. [video]
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