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Des

TV·2020–2020·ITV1·Drama, Crime, Thriller·1h·7.7·Created by Lewis Arnold, Luke Neal

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Des is based on material from the book Killing for Company by Brian Masters, which focuses on one of the most infamous cases in UK criminal history, that of serial killer Dennis Nilsen. Told through the prism of three men—Dennis Nilsen, Detective Chief Inspector Peter Jay and biographer Brian Masters—the series exploring the personal and professional consequences of coming into contact with a man like Nilsen.

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David TennantDavid TennantDennis NilsenDaniel MaysDaniel MaysDCI Peter JayJason WatkinsJason WatkinsBrian MastersRon CookRon CookDSI ChambersFaye McKeeverFaye McKeeverLinda JayBarry WardBarry WardDI Steve McCuskerBen Bailey SmithBen Bailey SmithDC Brian Lodge
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