london, england,based on novel or book,detective inspector,murder,serial killer,judgment,true crime,united kingdom,1980s

Des (2020)

Poster for Des

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 & Crew

Director
  • Profile picture of David Tennant
    Dennis Nilsen David Tennant
  • Profile picture of Daniel Mays
    DCI Peter Jay Daniel Mays
  • Profile picture of Jason Watkins
    Brian Masters Jason Watkins
  • Profile picture of Ron Cook
    DSI Chambers Ron Cook
  • Profile picture of Faye McKeever
    Linda Jay Faye McKeever
  • Profile picture of Barry Ward
    DI Steve McCusker Barry Ward
  • Profile picture of Ben Bailey Smith
    DC Brian Lodge Ben Bailey Smith
  • Profile picture of Alex Bhat
    DS Jones Alex Bhat

Videos

Poster for Miniseries

Miniseries

2020

3 episodes

Season 1 of Des premiered on September 14, 2020

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Keywords

  • london, england
  • based on novel or book
  • detective inspector
  • murder
  • serial killer
  • judgment
  • true crime
  • united kingdom
  • 1980s