Des (2020)

09/14/2020 (GB) • 48m

Crime, Drama

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

David Tennant

Dennis Nilsen

3 Episodes

Daniel Mays

DCI Peter Jay

3 Episodes

Jason Watkins

Brian Masters

3 Episodes

Ron Cook

DSI Chambers

3 Episodes

Faye McKeever

Linda Jay

3 Episodes

Barry Ward

DI Steve McCusker

3 Episodes

Ben Bailey Smith

DC Brian Lodge

3 Episodes

Alex Bhat

DS Jones

3 Episodes

Jay Simpson

DS Chris Healey

3 Episodes


Last Season

Miniseries

2020 | 3 Episodes

Season 1 of Des premiered on September 14, 2020.

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Status

Ended

Network

network

Type

Miniseries

Original Language

English

Keywords

london, england

based on novel or book

detective inspector

murder

serial killer

judgment

true crime

united kingdom

1980s

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