Jimmy Savile
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Career in Radio

Savile's career in radio, including his early days at Radio Luxembourg and his long tenure at BBC Radio 1.
Radio Luxembourg
1958
Savile began his radio career as a DJ at Radio Luxembourg, where he presented six programmes a week and reached six million listeners with his Saturday show.
BBC Radio 1
1968
Savile joined BBC Radio 1, where he presented various shows, including "Savile's Travels" and "Jimmy Savile's Old Record Club", which featured old charts and used a points system for an imaginary quiz.
The Double Top Ten Show
1973-1987
Savile presented "The Double Top Ten Show", which later became "The Triple Top Ten Show", playing top tens from years gone by.
The Vintage Chart Show
1987-1989
Savile presented "The Vintage Chart Show" on the BBC World Service, playing top tens from 1957 to 1987.