Des
152020•48m•7.2/10
CrimeDrama
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7.2/10(189)
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.
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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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
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".
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.
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
Dennis Nilsen
Daniel Mays
DCI Peter Jay
Jason Watkins
Brian Masters
Ron Cook
DSI Chambers
Faye McKeever
Linda Jay
Barry Ward
DI Steve McCusker
Ben Bailey Smith
DC Brian Lodge
Alex Bhat
DS Jones
Jay Simpson
DS Chris Healey
Bronagh Waugh
Charlotte Proctor
Joel Morris
Tim Wells
Laurie Kynaston
Carl Stottor
Alexander Bhat
DS Jones
Andy Jaye
News Correspondent
