Mediagazer: Inquiry into BBC Newsnight's shelved Jimmy Savile investigation says decision was ‘seriously flawed’ but done in good faith

7:35 AM ET, December 19, 2012

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Inquiry into BBC Newsnight's shelved Jimmy Savile investigation says decision was ‘seriously flawed’ but done in good faith - @BBCNews

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