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I have tried to turn some paragraphs around, as some moments/sources came after the series broadcast, like for example, the video footage showing Coogan had once met Savile, and in particular tried to elaborate how Louis Theroux felt as to whether he thought the series was in "bad taste". If you think my edits could use any minor corrections e.g. to grammar and spelling, or matters of factual accuracy, one at a time, you could perhaps, as you has usually done, make your own changes? Hope this looks sensible to you. Many thanks. 92.17.198.220 (talk) 17:53, 1 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

OK, by the way, you should consider creating an account as you can keep track of your edits, edit semi-protected articles etc.--♦IanMacM♦ ^{(talk to me)} 19:03, 1 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Re this edit: it is worth pointing out that Savile's anger at his short appearance on the final TOTP in 2006 is largely a fabrication of the TV drama. Savile was already booked to appear at the Lochaber games for this weekend so he could not be in the studio and had only a few pre-recorded inserts. There is no evidence that this was a deliberate slight, he just wasn't available.--♦IanMacM♦ ^{(talk to me)} 19:12, 1 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I was already aware. As the drama is fictionalised and not a documentary, I felt it had to be included, same with the “fingers crossed” claim which sounds a bit unrealistic: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:Jimmy_Savile&diff=prev&oldid=1179757625&title=Talk%3AJimmy_Savile&diffonly=1 92.17.198.220 (talk) 19:22, 1 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The fingers crossed comes from Chapter One of Dan Davies' book: "The man had been found lying in bed. There was a smile on his face and his fingers were crossed." This is cited to "Roger Bodley, speaking in the foreword of the catalogue for Dreweatts' auction of Jimmy Savile’s possessions".--♦IanMacM♦ ^{(talk to me)} 19:28, 1 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Was obviously hoping for some good bids. Martinevans123 (talk) 21:20, 1 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I have added the details being fictitious in the production detail; one can only hope the “smile” was a spasm, depending on how long he had been dead for.” (Shudders) 92.17.198.220 (talk) 19:56, 1 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

You may be blocked from editing without further warning the next time you revert April Fools jokes, as you did at User:Jimbo Wales. ^{[April Fools!]} TheTechie (formerly Mseingth2133444) (t/c) 18:30, 1 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

See WP:APRILFOOLS. I do try to find them funny, but they look unprofessional on Jimbo's user page.--♦IanMacM♦ ^{(talk to me)} 18:42, 1 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, it was just a joke TheTechie (formerly Mseingth2133444) (t/c) 19:03, 1 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

(talk page stalker) Is this an April Fools' joke?? Martinevans123 (talk) 19:02, 1 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

You didn't see? "as you did at User:Jimbo Wales. ^{[April Fools!]}"

So yes, it is. TheTechie (formerly Mseingth2133444) (t/c) 19:02, 1 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I thought he must have changed his user name. :( Martinevans123 (talk) 19:07, 1 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Who's "he" here? TheTechie (formerly Mseingth2133444) (t/c) 19:09, 1 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, who is he. I'd certainly like to know! Martinevans123 (talk) 19:11, 1 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]