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Des

Des

152020•48m•7.2/10
CrimeDrama

Ratings

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7.2/10(192)

The story of one of the most infamous cases in UK criminal history, that of serial killer Dennis Nilsen. Told through the prism of three men, the series explores the personal and professional consequences of coming into contact with a man like Nilsen.

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Production

New Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

September 14, 2020

Last Aired

September 16, 2020

Networks

ITV1

Created By

Lewis Arnold, Luke Neal

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Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
Episode 1
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2020-09-14
On 9 February 1983, Detective Chief Inspector Peter Jay discovers a drain clogged with rotting flesh and bones. The culprit, Dennis Nilsen, freely admits to the police that it's not just one or two bodies, but "15 or 16, I think".
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2020-09-15
With limited resources, Jay and the police continue to dig into Nilsen's memories in an effort to convict him for the murder of every one of his victims. But when Des withdraws his cooperation and stops talking, Jay fears justice will be lost.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2020-09-16
Reeling from Des' change in plea, Jay and the police throw themselves into proving premeditation. If they can show the court that Des was undoubtedly of sound mind when he committed his crimes, he will go down and never be released.

Cast

David Tennant

David Tennant

Dennis Nilsen

Daniel Mays

Daniel Mays

DCI Peter Jay

Jason Watkins

Jason Watkins

Brian Masters

Ron Cook

Ron Cook

DSI Chambers

Faye McKeever

Faye McKeever

Linda Jay

Barry Ward

Barry Ward

DI Steve McCusker

Ben Bailey Smith

Ben Bailey Smith

DC Brian Lodge

Alex Bhat

DS Jones

Jay Simpson

Jay Simpson

DS Chris Healey

Bronagh Waugh

Bronagh Waugh

Charlotte Proctor

Joel Morris

Joel Morris

Tim Wells

Laurie Kynaston

Laurie Kynaston

Carl Stottor

Alexander Bhat

Alexander Bhat

DS Jones

Andy Jaye

News Correspondent

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