Des (2020)

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.

Des

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as Dennis Nilsen

as DCI Peter Jay

as Brian Masters

as DSI Chambers

as DI Steve McCusker

Ben Bailey Smith

Ben Bailey Smith

as DC Brian Lodge

as DS Chris Healey

as Charlotte Proctor

Laurie Kynaston

Laurie Kynaston

as Carl Stottor

as News Correspondent

as Neil Sinclair

as Professor David Bowen

as Clerk of the Court

Chanel Cresswell

Chanel Cresswell

as Ivan Lawrence QC

Laura Elphinstone

Laura Elphinstone

as Mike Cattran

Stuart McQuarrie

Stuart McQuarrie

as Elizabeth Sinclair

as Foreman of the Jury

as Douglas Stewart

as Judge Croom-Johnson

as Russell Cavendish

as Commander Gerald Lookwood

as News Reporter (uncredited)

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Seasons

Season 1

Miniseries

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