Jimmy Savile was questioned by police investigating the Yorkshire Ripper murders, a senior officer who worked on the inquiry has revealed.

The Yard

A 49-year-old man was arrested today by police investigating the so-called “Wearside Jack” hoax letters and tapes sent to the Yorkshire Ripper inquiry team.

The BBC launched its latest stab at reality TV today – a murder mystery show in which the contestants are “killed off” one by one.