A leaked draft of a report examining the misconduct of Jimmy Savile at the BBC has unveiled shocking details of his crimes.
The report, conducted by Dame Janet Smith, reveals that Savile raped and s**ually abused victims as young as nine.
It also exposes the fact that he was caught on camera carrying out his lechery while working for the BBC.
The review, which is set to publish its final report in six weeks, states that the leaked findings are from an early draft and that significant changes have been made to the contents and conclusions.
According to the findings, Savile committed multiple rapes and indecent assaults on girls and boys, as well as engaging in inappropriate s**ual conduct with teenagers above 16 – all in some way associated with the BBC.
Shockingly, three of Savile’s victims were only nine years old.
The review criticizes the BBC for fostering a “very deferential culture,” where many employees heard about Savile’s predatory reputation but feared reporting their concerns to managers.
It also warns that there could still be a predatory child abuser lurking undiscovered within the BBC today.
Although the report acknowledges a series of denials from senior figures claiming they were unaware of Savile’s misconduct, it reveals that most of his crimes took place in his flats and caravans.
However, incidents also occurred in various BBC premises, including the BBC Television Theatre, Television Centre, Broadcasting House or Egton House, Lime Grove studios, and provincial studios in Leeds, Manchester, and Glasgow.
Savile even engaged in s**ual touching while on set, and on one occasion, he was caught on camera.
The leaked report highlights the fear among current BBC employees of blowing the whistle and criticizes the management culture of treating celebrities with “kid gloves” and excessive drinking by managers.
Witnesses described the BBC as very deferential, with staff feeling that the management culture was too deferential and that some executives were “above the law.”
The report suggests that making a complaint against a celebrity would require great bravery.
Dame Janet Smith also points out that the honors committee advised then-Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher against recommending Savile for a knighthood due to public warning signs about his behavior.
The BBC, however, failed to recognize these signs.
The review has expressed disappointment over the leaked publication of the early draft by Exaro, stating that the document is outdated and significant changes have been made.
The review is working with the BBC to publish the final report as quickly as possible.
Tony Hall, the BBC’s Director General, has acknowledged that this was a dark chapter in the history of the BBC and hopes that the report will help prevent such incidents from happening again.
The final report is expected to be published within six weeks.
