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Des (2020)

7.20h 48mCrime — Drama

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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A high-signal pick with 217 votes.

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Director: Luke Neal

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Cast & crew

David Tennant as Dennis Nilsen

David Tennant

Dennis Nilsen

Daniel Mays as DCI Peter Jay

Daniel Mays

DCI Peter Jay

Jason Watkins as Brian Masters

Jason Watkins

Brian Masters

Ron Cook as DSI Chambers

Ron Cook

DSI Chambers

Faye McKeever as Linda Jay

Faye McKeever

Linda Jay

Barry Ward as DI Steve McCusker

Barry Ward

DI Steve McCusker

Ben Bailey Smith as DC Brian Lodge

Ben Bailey Smith

DC Brian Lodge

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Alex Bhat

DS Jones

Jay Simpson as DS Chris Healey

Jay Simpson

DS Chris Healey

Bronagh Waugh as Charlotte Proctor

Bronagh Waugh

Charlotte Proctor

Joel Morris as Tim Wells

Joel Morris

Tim Wells

Laurie Kynaston as Carl Stottor

Laurie Kynaston

Carl Stottor

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