Des - Season 1 - 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".
About Des
Title: Des
First Air Date: 2020-09-14
Last Air Date: 2020-09-16
Status: Ended
Rating: 7.175/10 (from 174 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 3
Network: ITV1
Genres: Crime, Drama
Production Companies: New Pictures
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.
Cast
David Tennant
Dennis Nilsen
Daniel Mays
DCI Peter Jay
Jason Watkins
Brian Masters
Ron Cook
DSI Chambers
Faye McKeever
Linda Jay
Barry Ward
DI Steve McCusker
Ben Bailey Smith
DC Brian Lodge
Alex Bhat
DS Jones
Jay Simpson
DS Chris Healey
Bronagh Waugh
Charlotte Proctor