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Paedophile Jimmy Savile will be portrayed by Steve Coogan in a new drama detailing the former BBC presenter's life.
'The Reckoning', which will be broadcasted by the BBC, will trace the eccentric former star's upbringing, his early career and prolific child sex offences.
Working with Savile's victims, the Corporation says it will portray a story 'with sensitivity and respect'.
55-year-old Steve Coogan, who famously portrays fictional comedic character Alan Partridge, explained the decision to play Savile was not one 'I took lightly'.
He added: 'Neil McKay has written an intelligent script tackling sensitively a horrific story which, however harrowing, needs to be told.'
'The Reckoning', which will be broadcasted by the BBC, will trace eccentric former star Jimmy Savile's humble upbringing, his early career and prolific child sex offences
Savile, who rose from a humble working-class upbringing to become one of British television's biggest stars,
