Sir Jimmy Savile to be buried in Scarborough

Sir Jimmy Savile to be buried in Scarborough

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The transcript covers the funeral of Jimmy Savile, highlighting his private Catholic faith and dual character as a papal knight and media personality. It describes the unique aspects of his funeral, including lying in state in a gold coffin and his burial in Scarborough, fulfilling his wish to be buried at an angle to view the sea.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What aspect of Jimmy Savile's life is highlighted by the location of his funeral?

His career in television

His private Catholic faith

His love for the city of Leeds

His charitable work

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the unique aspects of Jimmy Savile's funeral?

He lay in state in a hotel bar

It was held in a stadium

He was buried in a silver coffin

It was a private family event

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the public react to Jimmy Savile's lying in state?

They protested against it

It was broadcasted live on TV

It was largely ignored

Thousands filed past his coffin

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Jimmy Savile wish to be buried?

In a famous cemetery in London

In a private family plot

In his hometown

In Scarborough, his adopted seaside home

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unique about Jimmy Savile's burial request?

He wanted to be buried with his favorite book

He asked for a public monument in his honor

He requested a 45-degree angle burial to see the sea

He wanted a tree planted over his grave