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Leaked inquiry: BBC 'turned a blind eye' to Savile abuse

A "damning review" will reveal that BBC staff turned a blind eye to the rape and sexual assault of up to 1,000 children by Jimmy Savile on the corporation's premises, according to a leaked internal inquiry, The Observer reported.

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BBC staff 'turned a blind eye' to Savile abuse

A "damning review" will reveal that BBC staff turned a blind eye to the rape and sexual assault of children by Jimmy Savile on the corporation's premises, according to a leaked internal inquiry, The Observer reported.

A 'damning review' will reveal that BBC staff turned a blind eye to the rape and sexual assault of children by Jimmy Savile Credit: PA

Dame Janet Smith will say in her report that Savile's behaviour "had been recognised by BBC executives who took no action."

The BBC has said it will not comment, according to its website.

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