Why Esther Rantzen believes claims about Sir Jimmy Savile

Sir Jimmy Savile's family say a documentary about the late broadcaster has disgusted them.

The ITV programme contains allegations that he sexually abused young girls but during his lifetime Sir Jimmy was never charged with any sex offences.

The ChildLine founder and broadcaster, Esther Rantzen told 5 liveUp All Night she believed the claims of the women who took part in the documentary.

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