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Des is a British crime drama based on the 1983 arrest of Scottish serial killer Dennis Nilsen, who murdered and dismembered several young men. The series, which aired in September 2020, received critical acclaim and won an International Emmy Award for Tennant's performance.
Des: With David Tennant, Daniel Mays, Jason Watkins, Ron Cook. In 1983, Scottish serial killer Dennis Nilsen was arrested after the discovery of human remains which had blocked a drain near his London home.
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- 2020-10-15
- Biography, Crime, Drama
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Des is a 2020 TV mini series based on the true story of Dennis Nilsen, a serial killer who confessed to multiple murders. The episode list shows the titles, dates, ratings and summaries of the three episodes of the first season.
Des is a miniseries based on the real-life serial killer Dennis Nilsen, starring David Tennant. It follows the police investigation, the biographer's obsession, and the trial of the notorious psychopath.
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- September 14, 2020
- Lewis Arnold
When the police discover his drain clogged with rotting flesh and bones, Dennis Nilsen freely admits his crimes to the police; as they try to secure a conviction, biographer Brian Masters ...
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- Lewis Arnold
Back to Home Des David Tennant won the International Emmy® for Best Performance by an Actor for this true-crime drama about one of the most infamous serial killers in UK history. Dennis Nilsen was a civil servant who murdered men he met on the streets of Soho from 1978-1983.
Overview. 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. Luke Neal. Creator. Lewis Arnold. Creator. Series Cast. David Tennant. Dennis Nilsen.
