The Reckoning is a factual, short BBC drama series written by Neil McKay. The drama will address the infamous life of Jimmy Saville and his tainted reputation resulting from a series of committing harrowing abuses and crimes. The mini-series has been under a microscope since its announcement since many have criticized the plot. However, if you are a fan of the actor Steve Coogan or want to know more about Jimmy Saville and how he used his fame the wrong way, BBC The Reckoning is perfect for you. And so, here are all the details about the BBC mini-series.
The Reckoning Release Date
The series is still under production. Hence there is no The Reckoning release date yet. But we think the premiere date will be officially confirmed soon. In fact, we are expecting the BBC mini-series to be released by the end of 2022 or early 2023. The production of the Reckoning began last year so it is sensible to assume we have to wait for a while.
Plot
The Reckoning entails the disgraceful life of Jimmy Saville, a successful British star. His glamorous life had a dark, harrowing side. As Saville’s crimes came into the picture following his death, he became the most revolting celebrity in the public eye.
The drama will follow Saville’s flourishing career in BBC to leaving the most sordid legacy. The Reckoning will highlight how Saville used his celebrity status to his advantage and escaped the repercussions of his actions. Saville skillfully concealed his crimes from the media and deceived the public.
Steve Coogan stressed the need of recognizing why these predators thrive between us. The environment allows them to abuse individuals but also the public.
More about the Reckoning from its Producer
When talking about The Reckoning, Executive Producer Jeff Pope highlighted the significance of the drama series. The Reckoning will center around how Saville’s crimes were neglected and there was no accountability. To prevent such crimes from recurring, it is important to make people aware of the real story. Jeff Pope also shed light on Steve Coogan being the perfect fit. Jeff is confident Coogan will do utmost justice to his role as Jimmy in the Reckoning.
Who will play the role of Jimmy Saville?
Jimmy Savile’s vile character is difficult to inhabit for any actor. Steve Coogan, the actor to play Jimmy Saville, revealed his reservations about the role. He added that it wasn’t an easy decision to opt for this role even with Neil McKay’s intelligent script. Coogan expressed that these difficult stories need to be told no matter how horrific they are.
The Reckoning Cast
All the cast members for the Reckoning have not been revealed. However, Steve Coogan will be playing Jimmy Saville.
Coogan talked about his experience on BBC Radio 5 playing the difficult role of Jimmy Saville. He noted that playing a role of a character who is famously despised by the public is no joke. You have to understand the intricacies of his personality which made him charismatic yet repellent. Because he committed horrific abuses and still got away with them. So, it cannot be ignored that Saville’s character embodies extensive complexity.
BBC Criticized for Producing The Reckoning:
BBC was targeted for their decision to tell Jimmy Saville’s story. However, Pier Wangers (Head of BBC Drama) shot back at the criticism and defended the Reckoning. Wangers highlighted that an ample amount of time has passed since Saville’s demise. By the time the Reckoning will air more time would have passed. So it shouldn’t be a problem.
He pointed out that the main purpose of highlighting Saville’s behavior is to stand with the victims and make them feel seen. The victim’s story will be given a voice through this drama. The expert team is perfectly capable of sensitively and respectfully portraying their stories.
Wangers added that it was imperative that the ambiguity surrounding Saville is addressed. Adding to everything he said, Wangers feels that this story needs to be told to answer questions we have about Saville.
The Reckoning Trailer
There is no trailer for the autobiographical series yet. Moreover, it will be a while until BBC gives viewers a glimpse of the show as no The Reckoning release date has been announced yet. But as soon as we get any new updates, we will share them with you here!
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