Des
2020 · 1 season · 3 episodes · Crime, Drama
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.
Seasons
1 season · 3 episodes- 1
Episode 1
14 Sept 2020 46m
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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Episode 2
15 Sept 2020 46m
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.
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Episode 3
16 Sept 2020 46m
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 StottorReviews 0
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