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Bbc Consider Dropping John Peel Tribute Should Abuse Allegations Be Proven
In light of the recent allegations brought forth against former DJ John Peel, the BBC have announced that they will most likely drop the planned tribute they had arranged in his honour should the allegations...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 13 October 2012
'The Office' Star Julie Fernandez Claims She Was Groped By Jimmy Savile
Julie Fernandez, the 38-year-old actress best known for starring in Ricky Gervais' and Stephen Merchant's classic sitcom 'The Office', claims she was groped by Sir Jimmy Savile at the aged of 14. Speaking to the...
By Michael West on 13 October 2012
Bbc Under Pressure To Explain Cancellation Of Jimmy Savile Newsnight Programme
Pressure is mounting on the BBC to answer allegations that its Newsnight documentary team were forced to drop an investigation into Jimmy Savile’s long-standing sexual abuse of minors. ITN reports today (October 12, 2012) that...
By Hayley Avron in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 12 October 2012
Why On Earth Did Jimmy Savile Have The Keys To Broadmoor?
The allegations against Sir Jimmy Savile continue to pile up by the day, with new claims suggesting the late BBC star had a set of keys to the high-security hospital Broadmoor, giving him access to...
By Michael West on 12 October 2012
Fourth Tv Celebrity Implicated In Jimmy Savile Sex Abuse Scandal
A fourth, un-named British celebrity has been implicated in the Jimmy Savile sex scandal.Last week, ITV screened a documentary about the former TV star’s alleged abuse of underage and vulnerable children and since then, further...
By Hayley Avron in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 October 2012
Abuse Scandal Update: Jimmy Savile Accused Of Abusing Sick Children At Leeds General Infirmary
The Jimmy Savile sex abuse scandal continues to rock the UK. The latest addition to the disturbingly widespread set of allegations stem from Leeds General Infirmary and Broadmoor, as the Leeds hospital received an official...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 October 2012
Sir Jimmy Savile Handpicked Hospital Patients To Abuse, Nurse Claims
The late DJ Jimmy Savile's headstone was broken up and sent to landfill this week as allegations against the broadcaster begin to grow.. Savile allegedly handpicked certain patients on "ward rounds" at Buckinghamshire hospital who...
By Michael West on 10 October 2012
Jimmy Savile Scandal: Freddie Starr Accused Of Groping Teen In Bbc Dressing Room
Freddie Starr has described Sir Jimmy Savile as “despicable.” The comedian Freddie Starr has been implicated in the latest string of allegations about Jimmy Savile’s sexual abuse against underage girls. Sophie Lea, 34, has waived...
By Hayley Avron on 10 October 2012
Update: Jimmy Savile Abuse Scandal. Headstone Removed, Bbc Investigation Expected
There have been further developments in the Jimmy Savile abuse scandal. The former BBC presenter’s headstone has been removed and the BBC are expected to make an announcement today, regarding their own plans to launch...
By Hayley Avron in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 October 2012
Sir Jimmy Savile, Dj, Charity Worker And ‘Predatory Sex Offender’
In its first official statement on the Jimmy Savile sex scandal, Scotland Yard has dubbed the late BBC presenter a "predatory sex offender" suspected of abusing 25 young girls in allegations dating back to 1959....
By Michael West in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 October 2012
Abuse Allegations Disgust Jimmy Savile's Nephew
The nephew of the late broadcaster Sir Jimmy Savile has spoken to The Telegraph, and is ''disgusted and disappointed'' that allegations his uncle sexually abused school girls have been made. “I just get so disgusted and...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 October 2012
Sir Jimmy's 'Savile View' Footpath Sign Removed In Scarborough
As the allegations against the late Sir Jimmy Savile continue to swell, residents of the Yorkshire coastal town of Scarborough were probably relived to see the back of 'Savile View' - a footpath named after...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 October 2012
Campaign Grows To Strip Sir Jimmy Savile Of Knighthood
Following the recent revelations about the club DJ, promoter and television host Sir Jimmy Savile's exploits with underage girls, discussion is now turning to whether or not the late celebrity should be stripped of his...
By Contributor in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 08 October 2012
Coleen Nolan Invited To Sir Jimmy Savile's Hotel Room As An Underage Teenager
Coleen Nolan is convinced she had a "lucky escape" by refusing an invitation from late British entertainer Sir Jimmy Savile to join him in his hotel in the 1970s.The small screen veteran, who died last...
By WENN on 07 October 2012
Sir Jimmy Savile Branded A ‘National Disgrace’
Sir Jimmy Savile has been branded a “national disgrace” by comedian Freddie Starr in light of the recent allegations that the former entertainer and philanthropist sexually abused under-aged girls.Starr’s statement came after he was accused...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 October 2012
Bbc Director General Urges Staff To Report Information On Jimmy Savile Allegations
Following the recent ITV expose on the late club promoter, DJ and personality Sir Jimmy Savile, the BBC, where he was employed for a period, have come out urging anyone who worked at the company...
By Contributor in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 05 October 2012
Janet Street Porter Knew Of Sir Jimmy Savile’S Sex Scandal?
The British press has been rocked by specualtion that legendary entertainer and television presenter Sir Jimmy Savile engaged in sexual acts with a number of under aged girls. Now, broadcaster Janet Street Porter, has added...
By Michael West on 05 October 2012
‘Why Was Nothing Ever Done?’: Jimmy Savile Documentary Reviewed
Last night’s controversial Exposure documentary about Jimmy Savile has been met with a sombre response in the press today. The Jimmy Savile documentary on ITV exposed evidence that he had sexually abused underage girls during...
By Hayley Avron on 04 October 2012
Former Bbc Employee Was Aware Of Sir Jimmy Savile Past Sexual Allegations
As attention builds on the alleged sexual activities of the late DJ and promoter Sir Jimmy Savile, a former press officer for BBC Radio 1 has said that he was aware of allegations made about...
By Contributor in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 03 October 2012
Sir Jimmy Savile Statue Removed As Police Begin Child Abuse Investigation
A statue of Sir Jimmy Savile has been removed from its position at a leisure centre in Glasgow as police begin an investigation into allegations of child abuse. A wooden carving of the Yorkshire-born DJ...
By Michael West on 03 October 2012
Jimmy Savile Documentary Set To Air Amid Shocking Accusations
A controversial documentary on the late Sir Jimmy Savile is set to air tonight (03.10.12). The programme, entitled 'Exposure: The Other Side Of Jimmy Savile', alleges the TV presenter sexually abused schoolgirls in the 70s,...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 October 2012
The Case Against Jimmy Savile Grows
The heat has risen dramatically on the BBC over the rising number of allegations against Jimmy Savile and the alleged cover ups that the company has made over the years. Now, an historic rape allegation...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 October 2012
Jimmy Savile Officially Named In The Jersey Abuse Scandal Inquiry
Jimmy Savile has been named as someone investigated during the three year Jersey children's home abuse inquiry, but he was never charged. With the release of a documentary all about Mr Savile this week, the...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 October 2012
Sir Jimmy Savile Rape Claim To Be Investigated By Police
The Metropolitan police are to launch a new investigation over a Sir Jimmy Savile rape claim after a woman came forward and told detectives that she was raped by the former promoter and DJ in...
By Contributor in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 02 October 2012
Louis Theroux Unsurprised By Jimmy Savile Child Abuse Allegations
Rumours of Jimmy Savile’s alleged child abuse have been floating around for years, and throughout much of his life. Louis Theroux touched upon this issue in the 2000 BBC documentary “When Louis Met Jimmy” and...
By Michael West on 01 October 2012
Sir Jimmy Savile's Family Outraged At Sexual Abuse Allegations
SirJimmy Savile's's family have been left disgusted by recent accusations that the late DJ and club promoter indulged in sexually abusing underage girls. A documentary to be aired on UK network ITV later this week...
By Contributor in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 01 October 2012
Jimmy Savile Accused Of Child Abuse
Late British entertainer Sir Jimmy Savile has been accused of sexually abusing children in a shocking new Tv documentary.The small screen veteran, who died last year (11), presented a number of children's shows including wish-granting...
By WENN on 30 September 2012
Sir Jimmy Savile's Headstone Unveiled, With Spelling Mistake
How embarrassing: funny-man Jimmy Savile’s headstone was revealed at a ceremony yesterday (September 20th) with a spelling mistake etched into the granite, reports The Guardian. "Chieftan of Lochaber Highland Games,” read the headstone, misspelling...
By Michael West on 21 September 2012
Sir Jimmy Savile To Be Buried 'Overlooking' Ocean
Beloved British TV star Sir Jimmy Savile will be buried in an upright coffin overlooking the sea.The former Top of the Pops presenter and dedicated charity campaigner passed away at the age of 84 last...
By WENN on 09 November 2011
Sir Savile To Be Laid In Open Casket In Leeds
Sir Jimmy Savile's funeral will take place in his hometown of Leeds, UK on November 9th 2011, but fans of the DJ, radio presenter and television host will be able to pay their respects the...
By WENN on 02 November 2011
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