There has been a mountain high worth of articles written and documentaries produced over the crimes of Jimmy Savile in recent years. It's a disturbing fact that many are all so engrossed in it, but I can honestly say I just want the truth and for everyone to heed leasons. I'm not interested in the salubrious elements, which thankfully have been avoided by the more responsible journalists. Listing the worst excesses would only pander to those the media should not encourage.
This faction drama is probably the most controversial commission of the lot, firstly as it was produced by the BBC, which is where he built his name and committed many of his crimes. I won't go into detail on those aspects as they are best left for a more appropriate forum.
The question is whether it was appropriate or not for this dramatisation to be made by them or not? Admittedly, I initially was avoiding to watch the series. In fairness to the BBC, they have done a very decent and respectful job, walking the line well to avoid falling into the many traps along the way. So in that sense, they succeeded.
Steve Coogan is eerily perfect in his portrayal of Savile visually, as well as in his mannerisms and voice. As a mainstay on UK TV for a generation or two, people in the UK are very familiar with the inimitable Savile character.
The drama cuts though the life of Savile showing the brief light and mostly shade, and giving us the theories of how it was that he managed to commit his deeds, hoodwink society, manipulate authority and thus get away with his multiple crimes. It's an unsettling watch.
The drama moves at a decent pace without needing to iconify Savile thankfully, and is interspersed with actual footage and commentary from real life victims. It's an emotional watch.
I appreciate it's a difficult viewing for anyone but one that I would still wholly recommend to all, and I think more can be learnt en mass from this than from most lectures.
The most important point is that this drama is a further eye opener to many but also a reminder to all, especially to younger people less aware of the story around Savile. Complacency will enable similar crimes to reoccur. The best that can come out of this serialisation is awareness and to help further push the fight against child abusers as well as to help victims to know that we are all out here to support them. In my opinion, this drama is a valuable addition to the challenges ahead to help in the fight against these crimes.
This faction drama is probably the most controversial commission of the lot, firstly as it was produced by the BBC, which is where he built his name and committed many of his crimes. I won't go into detail on those aspects as they are best left for a more appropriate forum.
The question is whether it was appropriate or not for this dramatisation to be made by them or not? Admittedly, I initially was avoiding to watch the series. In fairness to the BBC, they have done a very decent and respectful job, walking the line well to avoid falling into the many traps along the way. So in that sense, they succeeded.
Steve Coogan is eerily perfect in his portrayal of Savile visually, as well as in his mannerisms and voice. As a mainstay on UK TV for a generation or two, people in the UK are very familiar with the inimitable Savile character.
The drama cuts though the life of Savile showing the brief light and mostly shade, and giving us the theories of how it was that he managed to commit his deeds, hoodwink society, manipulate authority and thus get away with his multiple crimes. It's an unsettling watch.
The drama moves at a decent pace without needing to iconify Savile thankfully, and is interspersed with actual footage and commentary from real life victims. It's an emotional watch.
I appreciate it's a difficult viewing for anyone but one that I would still wholly recommend to all, and I think more can be learnt en mass from this than from most lectures.
The most important point is that this drama is a further eye opener to many but also a reminder to all, especially to younger people less aware of the story around Savile. Complacency will enable similar crimes to reoccur. The best that can come out of this serialisation is awareness and to help further push the fight against child abusers as well as to help victims to know that we are all out here to support them. In my opinion, this drama is a valuable addition to the challenges ahead to help in the fight against these crimes.