Des - Season 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".
About 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
Dennis Nilsen

Daniel Mays
DCI Peter Jay

Jason Watkins
Brian Masters

Ron Cook
DSI Chambers

Faye McKeever
Linda Jay

Barry Ward
DI Steve McCusker

Ben Bailey Smith
DC Brian Lodge

Alex Bhat
DS Jones

Jay Simpson
DS Chris Healey

Bronagh Waugh
Charlotte Proctor