
The life of Jimmy Savile —
British radio disc jockey, television star and charity fund-raiser Sir Jimmy Savile poses for a photo at Buckingham Palace, London, after receiving the Order of the British Empire in 1972. Since his death a year ago at age 84, Savile has been knocked off his perch as a national treasure, accused of being a predatory pedophile who used his fame and position to abuse youngsters, sometimes on BBC premises.

The life of Jimmy Savile —
Dancers on the BBC TV show "Top of the Pops" adjust Savile's track suit top for him during the making of the show in 1973.

The life of Jimmy Savile —
Savile poses with British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher at a National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children fund-raising presentation in 1980.

The life of Jimmy Savile —
Savile pours a cup of tea.

The life of Jimmy Savile —
Savile calls from the Wren House International Telephone Exchange in London in 1975 as part of a "Fun And Happiness Weekend," organized by the National Association of Youth Clubs.

The life of Jimmy Savile —
Savile arrives in London in 1972 on his way to Buckingham Palace, where he is to be awarded the Order of the British Empire.

The life of Jimmy Savile —
The first presenter of long-running music program "Top of the Pops," Savile poses by a portrait of himself in February 1965, while enjoying his regular breakfast of Coke and a cigar in a central London hotel room.

The life of Jimmy Savile —
Savile and his mother pose outside Buckingham Palace in London, where he receive his Order of the British Empire in 1972.

The life of Jimmy Savile —
Savile shows off his Order of the British Empire to members of the "Second Generation" song and dance troupe.

The life of Jimmy Savile —
Savile stands on the sidewalk with his motor home.

The life of Jimmy Savile —
Savile holds a newly-printed "Lucky Jim" poster. The posters feature a portrait of the DJ, along with a text reading: "The Lucky Jim poster can bring you health, wealth, happiness. This is a genuine duplicate signature and what's more Jimmy has actually touched YOUR poster!"

The life of Jimmy Savile —
British Secretary of State for Social Services Norman Fowler presents Savile with a check for half a million pounds in 1982 as the government's contribution to an appeal for a new spinal injuries unit at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.

The life of Jimmy Savile —
Savile waves with Jersey Holiday Queen Gaynor Lacey at the Jersey Battle of Flowers carnival in 1972.

The life of Jimmy Savile —
Days before his 80th birthday in 2006, Savile prepares for the Great North Run in Newcastle, northern England.

The life of Jimmy Savile —
The funeral cortege of Savile arrives at Leeds Cathedral for a funeral service on November 9, 2011, in Leeds, England.