I was brought up in a fairly sheltered environment and like everyone else born in the 70s, thought Jimmy Savile was just part of the fabric of the nation.
However, I do remember my mum and other women saying they thought he was a creep and actively disliked him.
No one in the general public ever thought he could be the monster he was but his ability to mesmerise wasn't total.
Something I'll never forget was a girl I went on holiday with once telling me her uncle was a cop who interviewed Savile during the Ripper murders. Apparantly 3 times. A body was found not far from where Savile lived and he was considered a potential suspect.
I just thought she was lying but I've read several articles that verify that claim since and its been mentioned in books about Sutcliffe as well.
She claimed Savile was pals withe cops and would send them whisky and even have parties with them at his place.
Well, lo and behold that Netflix doc mentioned police visiting Saville socially!!
When quizzed on what her uncle thought of Savile she said they knew he was "a rum un"
Does anyone from Yorkshire remember any talk about Savile before the revelations in Leeds or the surrounding area?