The two-part documentary Rolf Harris: Primetime Predator is now streaming on Prime Video, offering a deeply disturbing look into the life and crimes of the late Australian entertainer. Released on June 29, the series draws on victim testimonies never previously made public and shocking archival footage to expose how Harris used his fame to commit decades of abuse.
Documentary Reveals New Victim Accounts
A synopsis from Prime Video states: 'Featuring survivors who have never spoken publicly before, the series brings together the full story of one of entertainment's most disturbing double lives, charting Harris's rise from suburban Perth to the heights of British fame while revealing the pattern of abuse that unfolded behind the scenes for decades.'
The documentary includes testimony from a victim named Cathy, who recounts being assaulted by Harris in 1986 when she was 15. She travelled to London with her theatre group and was encouraged to sit on Harris's lap. 'This is all happening while we're all singing and talking and laughing. It was so bizarre, no one knew anything was going on,' Cathy said. After she went to the bathroom, Harris waited outside and assaulted her. 'He put his fingers inside me and assaulted me and then he just walked away,' she recalled. 'For that one moment of whatever he got from it – it destroys people's lives. Not just six months or a year, your whole life. Nothing is the same.'
Archive Footage Includes Disturbing Jim'll Fix It Appearance
The Guardian described the documentary as 'deeply chilling,' highlighting 'mind-boggling' archive footage that includes Harris appearing on Jim'll Fix It alongside Jimmy Savile, another prolific sex offender. The review noted: 'From his child safety campaign 'Kids can say no' to an awful appearance on Jim'll Fix It, some of the things the TV star was allowed to do beggar belief.'
Examination of Institutional Failures
The series goes beyond Harris's personal crimes, examining how charisma, institutional loyalty, and cultural reverence allowed him to flourish. The synopsis adds: 'More than a fallen celebrity story, it examines how charisma, institutional loyalty and cultural reverence allowed a predator to flourish and honours the resilience of those who refused to let his crimes be forgotten.'
Rolf Harris: Primetime Predator is available to stream exclusively on Prime Video.
