article_snippet.sent: An author has claimed that 'people are ready' for An author forthcoming play which stars impressionist Alistair McGowan as the disgraced paedophile Jimmy Savile.
article_snippet.sent: Drawing on interview transcripts and statements provided to the police by some of Jimmy Savile's many victims, the play's central role has been given to impressionist Alistair McGowan.
article_snippet.sent: Twitter users rejected Journalist Jonathan Maitland's claim the public was 'ready' for the play, describing the subject choice as 'unbelievable' Dressed in a blue and white tracksuit similar to those worn by Savile, Alistair McGowan writes to the Jim'll Fix
article_snippet.sent: But a lawyer acting on behalf of 178 of the comedian's victims said John Caswell had met with the playwright and was satisfied the play had been produced in good taste. '
article_snippet.sent: An Audience with Jimmy Savile is the author's second play.
article_snippet.sent: Jimmy Savile first, Dead Sheep, is being shown at the Park Theatre.
highlights_snippet.sent: An Audience with Jimmy Savile to open in June starring Alistair McGowan .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: The actor acting on behalf of Jimmy Savile's victims said behalf of Savile's victims were happy with play .
  