BBC child stars 'warned about Savile' as they claim his behaviour was 'accepted'
# BBC Child Stars 'Warned About Savile' as They Claim His Behaviour Was 'Accepted'
As the cast of the beloved Narnia series comes together, unsettling revelations about their past involving Jimmy Savile have emerged, stirring memories that cast a shadow over their experiences. These former child actors have disclosed alarming comments made by BBC staff regarding Savile's inappropriate behavior.
The discussions revealed that while the production crew was aware of Savile's predatory behavior, it was oddly not viewed as a significant issue at the time. One former cast member recounted a chilling encounter, stating, "I don't know if anyone's told you the story of Jimmy Savile being in the next studio when we were filming at TV Centre [in White City, west London]? One of the floor managers came up to us and said, 'Don't go near him, he's a kiddie fiddler.'"
This reflection indicates a culture of silence within the BBC regarding Savile's actions, fostering an environment where such behavior was tolerated rather than addressed. One former star mentioned, "It was a very strange time," highlighting the perplexing attitudes held by those in authority during that era.
The emotional weight of these memories raises critical questions about accountability within the entertainment industry and the role that complacency played in allowing Savile's abuses to persist without challenge.