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.
Cast: David Tennant, Daniel Mays, Jason Watkins
15HDCC
Miniseries
3 episodes
1. Episode 1On 9 February 1983, Detective Chief Inspector Peter Jay discovers a drain clogged with rotting flesh and bones. The culprit, Dennis Nilsen, freely admits to the police that it's not just one or two bodies, but "15 or 16, I think".15CC46minSep 14, 2020
2. Episode 2With limited resources, Jay and the police continue to dig into Nilsen's memories in an effort to convict him for the murder of every one of his victims. But when Des withdraws his cooperation and stops talking, Jay fears justice will be lost.15CC46minSep 15, 2020
3. Episode 3Reeling from Des' change in plea, Jay and the police throw themselves into proving premeditation. If they can show the court that Des was undoubtedly of sound mind when he committed his crimes, he will go down and never be released.15CC46minSep 16, 2020
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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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Lewis Arnold, Luke Neal
- Studio
- New Pictures
Maturity rating
15Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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