Jimmy Savile
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BBC News crisis comedy - and without Jimmy Savile!
At the Edinburgh Fringe in August, there will be a play titled Making News about a newly-installed female Head of News at the BBC who has to handle a breaking story about the corporation itself.
John Fleming, , 23rd May 2013Jim Davidson arrested over new sexual offences claims
Comedian Jim Davidson has been questioned about new allegations of sexual offences as part of a probe related to the Jimmy Savile inquiry.
BBC News, 20th March 2013Russell Brand cracks tasteless jokes about Jimmy Savile
Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross have told of their regret and embarrassment over the Sachsgate scandal. But Brand couldn't help but cause yet more controversy by cracking tasteless jokes about the Jimmy Savile sex scandal.
Daily Mail, 1st February 2013Audio: Russell Brand explains Jimmy Savile interview
Russell Brand has spoken about how he came to interview the disgraced presenter Jimmy Savile.
BBC, 1st February 2013Jim Davidson: I'm no Jimmy Savile
Jim Davidson last night broke his silence to angrily deny claims he sexually molested two women.
Antonella Lazzeri, The Sun, 10th January 2013Freddie Starr: 'My life is ruined'
Speaking to the Daily Mirror at his home, Freddie Starr revealed he had hit rock bottom after his arrest in connection with the Jimmy Savile abuse scandal.
Martin Fricker, The Mirror, 14th November 2012Freddie Starr released on bail after more questioning
Freddie Starr has been released on bail for a second time after further questioning by police investigating the Jimmy Savile sexual abuse scandal.
BBC News, 2nd November 2012Freddie Starr arrested in Jimmy Savile probe
Freddie Starr has been arrested by police in connection with the Jimmy Savile sex abuse investigation, Sky sources say.
Sky News, 1st November 2012Jim Davidson claims Jimmy Savile #2 about to be outed
Jim Davidson claims another Jimmy Savile is about to be exposed and is such a big celebrity it will cause a massive "wow".
Jerry Lawton, Daily Star, 26th October 2012Review: Jimmy Savile allegations episode
Although the programme is to be commended for tackling difficult subjects in the news, it needs to be able to distinguish between satire and being offensive for shock value.
Alan Hazlie, Chortle, 21st October 2012