Des

Des

Ended First aired 14/Sep/2020 United Kingdom English 14 season(s) 1094 episode(s)
CrimeDrama
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.
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80 episode(s) · Air date: 22/Apr/2019
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80 episode(s) · Air date: 20/Apr/2015
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72 episode(s) · Air date: 05/May/2014
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79 episode(s) · Air date: 23/Apr/2012
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76 episode(s) · Air date: 25/Apr/2011
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76 episode(s) · Air date: 26/Apr/2010
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76 episode(s) · Air date: 27/Apr/2009
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68 episode(s) · Air date: 28/Apr/2008
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76 episode(s) · Air date: 30/Apr/2007
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95 episode(s) · Air date: 14/Sep/2020
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S1E3
Episode 3
Air date: 16/Sep/2020 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 46 min
Summary

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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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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S1E2
Episode 2
Air date: 15/Sep/2020 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 46 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E1
Episode 1
Air date: 14/Sep/2020 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 46 min
Summary

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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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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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
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Alex Bhat
DS Jones
Jay Simpson
Jay Simpson
DS Chris Healey
Bronagh Waugh
Bronagh Waugh
Charlotte Proctor
Chanel Cresswell
Chanel Cresswell
Lesley Mead
Joel Morris
Joel Morris
Tim Wells
Laurie Kynaston
Laurie Kynaston
Carl Stottor
Pip Torrens
Pip Torrens
Ivan Lawrence QC
Alexander Bhat
Alexander Bhat
DS Jones
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Andy Jaye
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Laura Elphinstone
Laura Elphinstone
Tilly
Tony Way
Tony Way
Mike Cattran

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Anna Higginson
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Jade Bateson
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Mark Wolf
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Tudor George
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Sacha Szwarc
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Charlie Pattinson
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David Tennant
David Tennant
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Elaine Pyke
Elaine Pyke
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Kim Varvell
Executive Producer

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