Jimmy Savile was barred from any involvement with the BBC's Children In Need charity, a former BBC governor has revealed.
Despite the late presenter's fundraising efforts, which resulted in millions going to good causes, Sir Roger Jones – a former chairman of Children In Need – said he had been uncomfortable about allowing Savile to have any association with the charity.
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