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Des

Des

2020·TV series·1 season · 3 episodes15

Crime, Drama

7.2 / 10 (217 votes)

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.

Created by
Lewis Arnold, Luke Neal
Original language
English
First aired
14 September 2020

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Last verified 2 Nov 2026

Cast

  • David Tennant

    David Tennant

    Dennis Nilsen

  • Daniel Mays

    Daniel Mays

    DCI Peter Jay

  • Jason Watkins

    Jason Watkins

    Brian Masters

  • Ron Cook

    Ron Cook

    DSI Chambers

  • Faye McKeever

    Faye McKeever

    Linda Jay

  • Barry Ward

    Barry Ward

    DI Steve McCusker

  • Ben Bailey Smith

    Ben Bailey Smith

    DC Brian Lodge

  • AB

    Alex Bhat

    DS Jones

  • Jay Simpson

    Jay Simpson

    DS Chris Healey

  • Bronagh Waugh

    Bronagh Waugh

    Charlotte Proctor

  • Joel Morris

    Joel Morris

    Tim Wells

  • Laurie Kynaston

    Laurie Kynaston

    Carl Stottor