More than 500 people have reportedly been abused by Jimmy Savile, new figures show, as shocking evidence emerged of how the pervert talked his way into the heart of government.
Details of his close relationship with those in power came as research showed that his youngest victim was just two years old.
The research by the NSPCC was commissioned by the BBC's Panorama as part of an investigation into Savile's links to government.
Whitehall officials referred to the predatory paedophile as ‘Doctor’ as they allowed him to intervene in a staff dispute at Broadmoor Hospital.
The DJ and Top of the Pops presenter even gained direct access to then health minister Edwina Currie, who suspected Savile of trying to ‘blackmail’ staff after discovering some were illicitly sub-letting hospital housing and fiddling overtime.
Confidential Department of Health documents have now revealed the full extent of Savile’s influence over the Berkshire hospital. (more...)
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