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Des is a British three-part television drama miniseries, [2] based on the 1983 arrest of Scottish serial killer Dennis Nilsen, [3] after the discovery of human remains causing the blockage of a drain near his home. [1] The series premiered on 14 September 2020. [4]
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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A smart and excellent limited series on the arrest and trial of notorious serial killer, Dennis Nilsen. David Tennant's potrayal of Nilsen as both a bland individual and a chilling murderer is ...
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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...
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- 1
- Lewis Arnold
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.
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.
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