Des - Season 1 - Episode 1

2020-09-1446 min⭐ 7.114/10

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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About Des

Des

Title: Des

First Air Date: 2020-09-14

Last Air Date: 2020-09-16

Status: Ended

Rating: 7.114/10 (from 153 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 1

Total Episodes: 3

Network: ITV1

Genres: Crime, Drama

Production Companies: New Pictures

Synopsis

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.

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

Alex Bhat

Alex Bhat

DS Jones

Jay Simpson

Jay Simpson

DS Chris Healey

Bronagh Waugh

Bronagh Waugh

Charlotte Proctor

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