Jimmy Savile in hospital with pneumonia

The star, who presented the first episode of Top Of The Pops as well as his long-running show Jim’ll Fix It, is in the city’s General Infirmary.

A spokeswoman for the hospital said: “He is feeling fine and he is going along very well.”

The 84-year-old is reported to be recovering from a bout of pneumonia after being admitted on Saturday.

Sir Jimmy started his working life as a miner in his native Yorkshire before running a series of clubs and working as a wrestler and DJ.

He has raised millions for charity and for many years was a regular marathon runner in support of good causes.