Des
Creator
Lewis Arnold, Luke Neal
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
Episodes
3
Country
United Kingdom
Status
Ended
Cast
David Tennant
Dennis Nilsen · 3 eps
Daniel Mays
DCI Peter Jay · 3 eps
Jason Watkins
Brian Masters · 3 eps
Ron Cook
DSI Chambers · 3 eps
Jay Simpson
DS Chris Healey · 3 eps
Barry Ward
DI Steve McCusker · 3 eps
Bronagh Waugh
Charlotte Proctor · 3 eps
Ben Bailey Smith
DC Brian Lodge · 3 eps
Faye McKeever
Linda Jay · 3 eps
Laurie Kynaston
Carl Stottor · 3 eps
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Alex Bhat
DS Jones · 3 eps
Alexander Bhat
DS Jones · 3 eps
Joel Morris
Tim Wells · 3 eps
Jonathan Coy
Professor David Bowen · 2 eps
Cal MacAninch
Neil Sinclair · 2 eps
Oscar Salem
Juan · 2 eps
Neil Edmond
Clerk of the Court · 2 eps
Pip Torrens
Ivan Lawrence QC · 1 eps
Laura Elphinstone
Tilly · 1 eps
Tony Way
Mike Cattran · 1 eps
Stuart McQuarrie
Ronald Moss · 1 eps
Andrew Woodall
Dr Hardy · 1 eps
Ross Anderson
Douglas Stewart · 1 eps
Amaka Okafor
Emily · 1 eps
Beth Goddard
Frances · 1 eps
Gerard Horan
Commander Gerald Lookwood · 1 eps
Chanel Cresswell
Lesley Mead · 1 eps
Pauline Turner
Elizabeth Sinclair · 1 eps
Silas Carson
Russell Cavendish · 1 eps
Tor Clark
Foreman of the Jury · 1 eps
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1
Episode 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".
2
Episode 2
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.
3
Episode 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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From the same creator: Lewis Arnold
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