BBC’s controversial series, The Reckoning, which depicts the career of British television personality Jimmy Savile and the discovery of his sexual offences, will premiere in Australia this month. Steve Coogan (Stan & Ollie) stars as the disgraced UK star, whose sexual crimes were only exposed after his death.
Find out how you can stream every episode of The Reckoning TV series using this guide.
Where to watch The Reckoning (TV series) in Australia?
The Reckoning was initially broadcast in the UK on BBC One. Here in Australia, British shows like The Reckoning become available on BINGE, courtesy of content deals with BBC Studios and ITV Studios.
Foxtel and Foxtel Now users, meanwhile, can watch episodes of the series via BBC First.
| Streaming Services | Available? |
|---|---|
| BINGE | Yes – with BINGE free trial |
| Foxtel Now | Yes – with Foxtel Now free trial |
| Foxtel | Yes – with Foxtel subscription |
The Reckoning (BBC series) release date in Australia
The four-part series premieres on Wednesday, 20 March with new episodes streaming weekly.
On Foxtel, episodes are broadcast BBC First, also Wednesdays at 8.30pm.
| Season 1 | Release Dates | Streaming Services |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | Wed, 20 Mar 2024 | BINGE / Foxtel Now |
| Episode 2 | Wed, 27 Mar 2024 | BINGE / Foxtel Now |
| Episode 3 | Wed, 3 Apr 2024 | BINGE / Foxtel Now |
| Episode 4 | Wed, 10 Apr 2024 | BINGE / Foxtel Now |
Stream The Reckoning (TV series) on BINGE
To watch The Reckoning series, Australia has BINGE airing a new episode every week. The service still offers a 7 day free trial, so new customers can explore heaps of TV shows before signing up.
You can then choose from three streaming tiers to watch BINGE shows on demand. A Basic with Ads plan costs $10 per month and allows you to stream in HD on one device. An ad-free Standard Plan is $18 per month and enables you to enjoy standard or high definition or 4K on two devices.
The BINGE Premium Plan ($22 per month) is the last alternative, allowing you to stream on up to four screens/devices in HD or 4K. All BINGE plans come with no lock-in contract so you can cancel anytime.
Watch The Reckoning (TV series) on Foxtel or Foxtel Now
The Reckoning episodes will air on Foxtel as well, specifically launching on BBC First.
Fortunately, the cheapest Foxtel Plus bundle already includes the channel, with the additional channels from Kids and Favourites packs, giving users over 70 channels of drama, lifestyle, news, documentaries, kids TV and more.
You can also watch The Reckoning when you sign up for Foxtel’s online streaming service, through Foxtel Now, which still offers a free 10-day trial for new customers.
Foxtel Now even offers special deals to access everything on its platform with monthly discounts, and there’s no lock-in contract so you can cancel anytime.
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What is The Reckoning (TV series) about?
The Reckoning delves into the life and career of British media personality Jimmy Savile, who, for decades, enjoyed a prolific and enduring career on television.
Using his popularity and charitable pretences, he succeeded in forging connections with reputable institutions, expanding his influence through his friendships with high-profile figures.
With his position cemented, Savile was able to hide his crimes and bask in the failings of institutions that were supposed to decry his horrendous acts and put him away for good.
BBC’s The Reckoning aims to confront the horrors of the past by tackling extensive acts of abuse that, harrowingly, proliferated in plain sight.
The BBC’s announcement of the show’s production was met with controversy, even more so with the network broadcasting the series in 2023. When Savile’s harrowing offences became public, the media giant was accused of playing a role in helping his crimes go undetected.
The Reckoning is partly based on Dan Davies’ book In Plain Sight: the Life and Lies of Jimmy Savile, and directed by Sandra Goldbacher and David Blair.
The Reckoning (BBC) trailer
You can watch the trailer for the BBC series right here.
Cast of The Reckoning (TV series)
Starring Steve Coogan as the disgraced TV star Jimmy Savile, the complete cast are as follows:
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