• 2020
  • Not Rated
  • 48m
Des

Summary In 1983, Scottish serial killer Dennis Nilsen was arrested after the discovery of human remains which had blocked a drain near his London home. View more details

  • 2020
  • Not Rated
  • 48m

Des

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : David Tennant Daniel Mays Jason Watkins Ron Cook

All cast & crew

7.6

Details

Genres : Thriller Crime Drama History Biography

Release date : Sep 13, 2020

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : ITV Hub ITVX

Language : English

Filming locations : HM Prison Shepton Mallet, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England, UK

Production companies : ITN Source / ITV Studios

Summary In 1983, Scottish serial killer Dennis Nilsen was arrested after the discovery of human remains which had blocked a drain near his London home. View more details

Details

Genres : Thriller Crime Drama History Biography

Release date : Sep 13, 2020

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : ITV Hub ITVX

Language : English

Filming locations : HM Prison Shepton Mallet, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England, UK

Production companies : ITN Source / ITV Studios

Photos

Jason Watkins in Des (2020) David Tennant and Jason Watkins in Des (2020) Jason Watkins and Daniel Mays in Des (2020) Jason Watkins in Des (2020) Jason Watkins and Daniel Mays in Des (2020) David Tennant and Daniel Mays in Des (2020) David Tennant and Daniel Mays in Des (2020) Ken Bones and David Tennant in Des (2020) Pip Torrens in Des (2020) Ron Cook, Jay Simpson, Barry Ward, Daniel Mays, Faye McKeever, and Ben Bailey Smith in Des (2020) Tor Clark in Des (2020) David Tennant in Des (2020) Ron Cook, Jay Simpson, Barry Ward, Daniel Mays, Ben Bailey Smith, and Alex Bhat in Des (2020)

Episodes

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Episode 1 • Sep 13, 2020
Episode #1.1
On 9th February 1983, a grisly discovery alerts Hornsey Police to a serial killer, operating under their noses for years. DCI Peter Jay is stunned when meek Dennis 'Des' Nilsen freely admits to killing multiple men without knowing why.
Episode 2 • Sep 14, 2020
Episode #1.2
As the investigation continues, bits and pieces fall into place. Des is interviewed in depth by a writer who is intent on penning a biography of the killer. DCI Peter Jay is frustrated by Scotland Yard's brass. The trial commences.
Episode 3 • Sep 15, 2020
Episode #1.3
As the trial progresses, DCI Peter Jay testifies.

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