BBC reveals cost of Savile scandal

Jimmy Savile

The financial damage of the Jimmy Savile scandal to the BBC was laid bare on Tuesday after the corporation revealed it has spent £5.3m to date on separate inquiries relating to the late star’s reign of abuse.

Inquiries rack up £5.3m in legal costs

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