Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story
Jimmy Savile reportedly asked to be buried at a 45-degree angle, so he could enjoy the sea view of Scarborough.
The disgraced television presenter is said to have put in the request to his family, ahead of his death in 2011 aged 84.
Jimmy’s favourite view, in the town he lived for many years, can be seen from Woodlands Cemetery where he is buried.
The late presenter was reportedly buried wearing gold jewellery, alongside cigars and a Royal Marines green beret in his gold coffin.
As allegations against him came to light following his death, horrified locals called for his body to be exhumed.
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Scarborough councillor Colin Haddington, who backed the exhumation, previously said: “Jimmy Savile will be on people’s minds every time they lay flowers no matter how long it goes on.
“It would be better for everyone if he was dug up and cremated.”
The undertakers visited the family in 2012 and they agreed to the exhumation plan, but then the trust refused to release any money to pay for it.
“I can understand the trust wanting to use the money to pay compensation to the victims but it is just as important for the families who have loved ones buried there.”
According to the Mail Online in 2016, campaigners lost hope as no one was prepared to pay £20,000 for the process.
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Colin told the publication locals had no choice but to “to try to forget about it”.
“Hopefully those affected, those with loved ones buried there, will come to terms with it. Our hands are tied by the funding,” he added.
Shortly after his death, Jimmy’s family requested to have his gravestone removed “out of respect to public opinion”.
Their decision came following allegations he sexually abused hundreds of people during his career.
Funeral director Robert Morphet later confirmed it had been destroyed and sent to landfill.
He said at the time: “We felt the most dignified way to do it would be discreetly, quietly and while it was dark. It took us about an hour-and-a-half to take the stone down and take it away.”
The Reckoning, released on BBC today, is a four-part factual drama examining the crimes of Jimmy Savile, portrayed by Steve Coogan, and features testimonies from his survivors.
In a joint report released by the Crown Prosecution Service and the Metropolitan Police Service in 2013, Jimmy was named a prolific abuser who sexually assaulted hundreds of people. The victims are said to be mostly children, but range from five to 75 years old.
After being hesitant about playing the disgraced star, Steve said of the new drama: “I feel this series is a really strong piece of work and that all the people involved in it – survivors, cast and crew – should be proud with the job that’s been done.”
The Reckoning airs Monday on BBC One at 9pm.
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