How to Watch Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story on Netflix

January 23, 2023

Jimmy Savile was a beloved English television personality who had charmed an entire nation for four decades with his philanthropic work. But a year after his death in 2011, an investigation into his life threw light on over 450 allegations of sexual abuse, most of them pedophilic in nature. Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story on Netflix is a docuseries that uses archival footage and interviews with Savile’s colleagues and victims to lay bare the long history of sexual abuse perpetrated by him.

Where to Watch Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story

Good news! You and your family can enjoy not only Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story but everything Netflix has to offer. With Netflix, there are no extra costs and no contracts. Watch from your smartphone, tablet, smart TV, laptop, or streaming device. Plans range from $6.99 to $19.99 a month, making it easy to pick an option that gives you access to hit TV shows, movies, documentaries, and more.

How Many Episodes Are in Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story?

There are two episodes in Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story. The runtime of episodes averages between 79-91 minutes. You can check the complete list of Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story episodes and their release date below.

“Part 1”: April 6, 2022
“Part 2”: April 6, 2022

What Are the Critics Saying About Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story?

Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story has an official critics rating of 86% and an average audience score of 54% on Rotten Tomatoes.

The Globe and Mail’s John Doyle says, “One approaches this very thorough, meticulous production not with the vague sense of dread that accompanies watching other true-crime docu-series. Instead, you come to it already unsettled by knowledge of the sheer scope of his crimes.”

Louis Chilton from Independent (UK) writes, “At times, it simply feels too monstrous to be spun into Netflix entertainment. This isn’t a horror story, but a dismal, incomprehensible tragedy.”

Is Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story Suitable for Kids?

Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story is rated TV-MA, which means it is meant for viewing by mature audiences only. The content material is not suitable for children under 17.

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