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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

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Cast & Crew

Jason Watkins

Jason Watkins

Brian Masters

Daniel Mays

Daniel Mays

DCI Peter Jay

Bronagh Waugh

Bronagh Waugh

Charlotte Proctor

Laurie Kynaston

Laurie Kynaston

Carl Stottor

David Tennant

David Tennant

Dennis Nilsen

Alexander Bhat

Alexander Bhat

DS Jones

Alex Bhat

Alex Bhat

DS Jones

Barry Ward

Barry Ward

DI Steve McCusker

Ron Cook

Ron Cook

DSI Chambers

Faye McKeever

Faye McKeever

Linda Jay

Ben Bailey Smith

Ben Bailey Smith

DC Brian Lodge

Jay Simpson

Jay Simpson

DS Chris Healey

Joel Morris

Joel Morris

Tim Wells

Andy Jaye

Andy Jaye

News Correspondent

Matt Sandford

Matt Sandford

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Seasons Guide

Details

GenresCrime, Drama
Seasons1
Episodes3
Runtime~46 mins
Total Runtime~2h 18 mins
Languageen
Produced InUnited Kingdom

Reviews

Timefox881

1/10

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.

All Trailers

Official Stan Trailer
Des | This September | ITV

Behind the scenes

The Making Of Des | Behind The Scenes with David Tennant, Daniel Mays & Jason Watkins | ITV