Des

Miniseries

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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.

3 Episodes

  • Episode 1
    E1
    Episode 1On 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 2With 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 3Reeling 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 of Miniseries

  • David TennantDennis Nilsen
  • Daniel MaysDCI Peter Jay
  • Jason WatkinsBrian Masters
  • Ron CookDSI Chambers
  • Faye McKeeverLinda Jay
  • Barry WardDI Steve McCusker
  • Ben Bailey SmithDC Brian Lodge
  • Alex BhatDS Jones
  • Jay SimpsonDS Chris Healey
  • Bronagh WaughCharlotte Proctor
  • Joel MorrisTim Wells
  • Laurie KynastonCarl Stottor
  • Alexander BhatDS Jones
  • Andy JayeNews Correspondent
  • Matt SandfordDirector
  • Brian MastersWriter
  • David MeantiProducer

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