The Reckoning (TV) Cast
The cast of The Reckoning. Updated on July 5, 2025.
14 actors
Steve Coogan
as Jimmy Savile (4 episodes)

Steve Coogan delivers a powerful performance as Jimmy Savile, portraying the complexities and dark secrets of this infamous character.

Mark Stanley
as Dan Davies (4 episodes)

Mark Stanley takes on the role of Dan Davies, a journalist who uncovers the disturbing truth about Jimmy Savile in The Reckoning.

Fenella Woolgar
as Margaret Thatcher (4 episodes)

Fenella Woolgar brings the iconic Margaret Thatcher to life, showcasing her strong leadership and determination in The Reckoning.

Michael Jibson
as Bill Cotton (4 episodes)

Michael Jibson portrays Bill Cotton, a television executive caught in the scandal surrounding Jimmy Savile in The Reckoning.

Gemma Jones
as Agnes Savile (4 episodes)

Gemma Jones portrays Agnes Savile, Jimmy's mother, adding emotional depth and complexity to The Reckoning.

Robert Emms
as Ray Teret (4 episodes)

Robert Emms takes on the role of Ray Teret, a DJ and close associate of Jimmy Savile, in The Reckoning.

Julian Rhind-Tutt
as Johnnie Stewart (4 episodes)

Julian Rhind-Tutt plays Johnnie Stewart, a television producer who gets entangled in the revelations about Jimmy Savile in The Reckoning.

Mark Lewis Jones
as Charles Hullighan (4 episodes)

Mark Lewis Jones brings intensity to the character of Charles Hullighan, a determined detective in The Reckoning.

Siobhan Finneran
as Beryl Hullighan (4 episodes)
Neil Pearson
as Eric Morley (4 episodes)
Henry Goodman
as Sir Ludwig Guttman (4 episodes)
Joseph Mydell
as Victor (4 episodes)
Peter Wight
as Peter Jaconelli (4 episodes)
Jimmy Savile
as Self (archival footage) (4 episodes)
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