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The BBC has received 216 complaints after screening an episode of the Tweenies that showed a character dressed up as Jimmy Savile.

The majority of the calls were received directly after the repeat of the 2001 show aired yesterday.

They also received 34 comments from people who wanted to point out the mistake.

The show, screened on CBeebies at 8.40am, showed character Max wearing a blond wig, shellsuit and gold jewellery.

Speaking in Savile’s familiar accent, he was hosting a Top of the Pops-style show.

Max used the DJ’s catchphrase “Now then, guys and gals” as he introduced Milo singing nursery rhyme One Finger, One Thumb.

The BBC yesterday reiterated its apology and said: “We are very sorry for the offence this may have caused.”

In its apology the BBC insisted the show will never be screened again.

Police say Savile abused more than 200 people - including children as young as eight - during 60 years in entertainment.