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Britain / BBC Scandal #1033700

NBC Evening News for Thursday, Oct 25, 2012
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(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.

(London: Keir Simmons) The child sex abuse scandal in Britain involving popular BBC TV host Jimmy Savile††, who died last year, examined; television clips shown; details given about how the scandal and possible cover-up by BBC was uncovered by a rival network. [Victim Dee COLES††- says we were made to do sexual acts.] [British Prime Minister David CAMERON – says the allegations are appalling.] [BBC news anchor Jeremy PAXMAN†- says normally we report the news rather than being the news.] [Former BBC director-general Mark THOMPSON††- says he will help with the inquiries.]

Reporter(s):
Williams, Brian;
Simmons, Keir
Duration:
00:02:10

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