Nervous BBC bosses have pushed back the broadcast of a controversial Jimmy Savile drama amid fears of a backlash.
The Reckoning, which features Steve Coogan, 57, as late TV personality Jimmy finished filming at the end of last year.
The series will trace the disgraced former star's upbringing, his early career and prolific child sex offences.A TV insider told The Sun: "It’s been three years since the BBC announced it was making this drama . . . and there’s been a fierce response from victims.The BBC previously stated they have worked alongside the victims of Jimmy Savile and are focused on portraying the story with "sensitivity and respect".
Sources claimed the BBC were in a panic and they're going through the footage with a fine-tooth comb to ensure it's perfect.
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