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'BBC could STILL be hiding a paedophile': Official Jimmy Savile report warns whistleblowing is now WORSE than when pervert DJ 'raped and abused children in virtually every BBC building' 

• Report into BBC culture while Jimmy Savile worked there has been leaked
• In it, Dame Janet Smith claims another paedophile could be lurking at BBC
• She said it's 'possible' predatory child abuser could still be undiscovered
• Report reveals how Savile apparently abused in 'every studio' he worked in
• Concerns whistleblowing is now worse than when DJ was at Corporation

A paedophile could still be lurking undiscovered at the BBC an official report into disgraced Jimmy Savile has found - as it is claimed whistleblowing is now worse than ever at the Corporation.

Predatory Savile, who died in 2011, abused children at every BBC studio he worked in with bosses ignoring his behaviour for years so as not to upset him, the bombshell report seen by Exaro claims.

In a searing indictment of the BBC, retired judge Dame Janet Smith has condemned its culture over Savile's paedophile activities and claimed he sexually abused children 'virtually' everywhere on site.

In the report, which runs into more than 500 pages, Smith reportedly criticises the Corporation for its 'untouchable stars', 'above the law managers' and for its 'very deferential culture'.

She also warns that another predatory child abuser could still be lurking undiscovered at the BBC.

A leaked report, conducted by Dame Janet Smith, into BBC culture during the years disgraced Jimmy Savile (pictured) worked there warns there could be another paedophile lurking undiscovered at the Corporation

In the conclusion of the lengthy report, the retired judge states: 'Finally, I wish to consider whether it is possible that a predatory child abuser could be lurking undiscovered in the BBC even today.

'The answer is that I think it is possible'.

The leaked report, which was due to be published officially within the next six weeks, comes more than four years after Savile was outed as a paedophile who sexually abused more than 500 people.

Many BBC employees told Smith's 'review' they had heard about Savile's predatory sexual conduct during his time working for the taxpayer-funded Corporation, but feared reporting their concerns.

But Smith accepts a series of denials by senior figures that they were aware of Savile's sexual misconduct.

The draft report reveals:

• how BBC employees were too afraid to report Savile to managers;
• says that BBC people fear blowing the whistle more than ever today;
• exposes a BBC culture where celebrities were treated with 'kid gloves' and managers drank heavily;
• warns that 'a predatory child abuser could be lurking undiscovered in the BBC today.'
• In the 37,500-word report, Smith outlines how Savile carried out multiple rapes and indecent assaults on both boys at girls, as well as incidents of 'inappropriate sexual conduct' with teenagers who were 'in some way associated with the BBC'.
  She says most of Savile's abuse crimes took place in his flat or caravans, but admitted that she had heard of incidents occurring in 'virtually every one of the BBC premises at which he worked'.
  This includes the BBC Television Theatre, where Jim'll Fix It was filmed, the BBC Television Centre, where he worked on Top of the Pops, Broadcasting House, where he worked as a Radio 1 DJ, and various provincial studios including in Leeds, Manchester and Glasgow.
  'He would indulge in sexual touching while working on the set (of Top of the Pops or Jim'll Fix It) and on at least one occasion, he was actually on camera,' the report claimed.
  'Savile would seize the opportunity for sexual contact even in public places such as corridors, staircases and canteens.'
  

  
  

  

  
  

  Predatory Jimmy Savile (left), who died in 2011, abused children at every BBC studio he worked in with bosses ignoring his behaviour for years so as not to upset him, the leaked report by Dame Janet Smith (right) claims
  

  
  

  The draft report, by Dame Janet Smith, warns that another predatory child abuser could still be lurking undiscovered at the BBC today. Pictured: The BBC Television Centre in the Wood Lane area of west London
  However, while some members of staff at the BBC were supposedly aware of Savile's behaviour, they reportedly were too afraid to report the issues for fear of losing their jobs or not being taken seriously.
  According to Smith, some aspects of BBC culture during the 1970s and 1980s made it 'difficult for such young women to complain about anything, and about sexual misconduct or harassment in particular'.
  She highlighted cases where complainants had reported concerns about the disgraced DJ's behaviour, only to be told that making an official complaint 'would not be making the right decision'.
  Concluding, Smith said: 'During the Savile years, the culture in the BBC and the BBC's management style did not encourage the reporting of complaints or concerns.
  
  'Given the hierarchical structure, the impracticability of complaining to anyone other than a line manager and the weakness of the personnel department, the only option for a victim of inappropriate behaviour during the Savile years was to put up with it or leave'.
  
  

  The report claims most of Savile's rapes and sex abuse crimes took place in his flat or caravans, but that there had been reports of incidents occurring in 'every one of the BBC premises at which he worked'
  Smith also outlined claims of the BBC's management culture being 'very deferential'
  'My general impression is that most staff (other than those who had been in the higher echelons) felt that the management culture was too deferential and that some executives were 'above the law',' she writes in the draft report.
  'I have the clear impression that most people in the BBC held the talent in some awe and treated them deferentially; they appeared to have the ability to influence careers and were themselves untouchable. It would be a brave person indeed who would make a complaint against such a person.'
  Other disturbing disclosures from the inquiry report include that the honours committee advised Lady Thatcher, as prime minister, against recommending a knighthood for Savile because of public warning signs about the presenter. 
  Smith began conducting a review into how Savile was able to carry out sexual abuse of children and adults while at BBC since it was revealed – following his death in October 2011 – that he was a paedophile.
  Sources have previously said that the long-delayed independent report 'tears the BBC apart' and is 'much worse than expected'. 
  In particular, it is said to show that abuse on the Corporation's premises was far more widespread than previously feared during the period Savile worked there.
  BBC chiefs are braced for severe criticism over its failure to act on rumours of Savile's behaviour towards children and young people.
  Publication of the report has been postponed several times, most recently at the request of the Metropolitan Police, owing to 'on-going' sexual abuse investigations.
  The £5million inquiry, led by Smith, was set up in 2012 and completed in May last year. It reportedly has so far only been circulated among BBC bosses, until it was leaked to investigative website Exaro this week.
  The review team was set up by the BBC to carry out 'an impartial, thorough and independent review of the culture and practices of the BBC during the years that Jimmy Savile worked there'.
  After paedophile Stuart Hall pleaded guilty in 2013 to 14 charges of indecent assault, the BBC announced another inquiry, led by Dame Linda Dobbs, the former High Court judge.
  The scandal of child sex abuse by both Savile and Hall has rocked the broadcaster in recent years.
  The BBC declined to comment on the leaked report when contacted by MailOnline, adding: 'The BBC hasn't seen Dame Janet's report or any draft copy.'