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Profile: Sir Jimmy Savile

Sir Jimmy Savile

Now then , now then... Could silver-haired DJ and fix-it man, Sir Jimmy Savile, be your number one Loiner?

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Jimmy Savile presented Top of the Pops from 1964 to 1975.

He was knighted in 1990.

An artwork by Julie and Graham Whiteley from Lancashire - the Jimmy Savile Scarecrow - was exhibited at the Tate Britain art gallery in August 2000.

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A familiar face around Leeds, the eccentric Mr Savile graced our radios and TV screen through the 60s 70s and 80s and is best known for presenting Top of the Pops and hit TV-show Jim'll Fix It.

More recently seen on our screens in Louis Theroux Meets, Sir Jimmy claims that both Ali G and Eminem are copying his tracksuit and jewellery style.

He has also actively supported a number of local charities, including St James Hospital.

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