Des

TV Series

2020

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7.1/10
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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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Wed, 16 Sep, 2020
S1.E3Episode 3
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.
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Mon, 14 Sep, 2020
S1.E1Episode 1
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".
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David Tennant
Dennis Nilsen
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Daniel Mays
DCI Peter Jay
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Jason Watkins
Brian Masters
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Ron Cook
DSI Chambers
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Faye McKeever
Linda Jay
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Barry Ward
DI Steve McCusker
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Ben Bailey Smith
DC Brian Lodge
Alex Bhat
DS Jones
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Jay Simpson
DS Chris Healey
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Bronagh Waugh
Charlotte Proctor
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Joel Morris
Tim Wells
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Laurie Kynaston
Carl Stottor
Andy Jaye
News Correspondent

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Release date

September 14, 2020 (United States)

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Language

English

Production company

New Pictures

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