
Des
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.
Episodes

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".
2020-09-14 · 46 min
Episode 2
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.
2020-09-15 · 46 min
Episode 3
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.
2020-09-16 · 46 minCast
David TennantDennis Nilsen
Daniel MaysDCI Peter Jay
Jason WatkinsBrian Masters
Ron CookDSI Chambers
Faye McKeeverLinda Jay
Barry WardDI Steve McCusker
Ben Bailey SmithDC Brian Lodge
Alex BhatDS Jones
Jay SimpsonDS Chris Healey
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