
Des
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.
Director(s)
Matt Sandford
Where to watch

Vrott Amazon Channel
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Cast & crew

Jason Watkins
Brian Masters

Daniel Mays
DCI Peter Jay

Bronagh Waugh
Charlotte Proctor

Laurie Kynaston
Carl Stottor

David Tennant
Dennis Nilsen

Alexander Bhat
DS Jones
Alex Bhat
DS Jones

Barry Ward
DI Steve McCusker

Ron Cook
DSI Chambers

Faye McKeever
Linda Jay

Ben Bailey Smith
DC Brian Lodge

Jay Simpson
DS Chris Healey

Joel Morris
Tim Wells
Andy Jaye
News Correspondent
Matt Sandford
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David Tennant is insufferable. It seems that all he has to do is show up in something and Brits go arse over teakettle about how amazing it is. He could read the ingredients on the back of a can of beets and the crowd would go wild. He seems to have never said no to a role in his life, either. An extensive career in mediocre television movies, comic book pap and cartoon animal voices. There's not a bar too low, if the pay is right. I'm sorry, I just don't see it. Simply playing Dr. Who and constantly reminding the public that you act "on stage" doesn't warrant a lifetime supply of groveling reviews. In point of fact, I find him to be an over-actor who, through endless "bits of business", attempts to draw focus away from his co-stars and monopolize the attention of a scene. Tennant is an egotist in the real world. And this informs most of his performances. So I have no doubt playing this self-obsessed narcissist came very naturally to him. One needs to do more than a silly accent to get glowing accolades from me.


