About
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
as Dennis Nilsen
Daniel Mays
as DCI Peter Jay
Jason Watkins
as Brian Masters
Ron Cook
as DSI Chambers
Faye McKeever
as Linda Jay
Barry Ward
as DI Steve McCusker
Ben Bailey Smith
as DC Brian Lodge
Alex Bhat
as DS Jones
Jay Simpson
as DS Chris Healey
Bronagh Waugh
as Charlotte Proctor
Joel Morris
as Tim Wells
Laurie Kynaston
as Carl Stottor
Alexander Bhat
as DS Jones
Andy Jaye
as News Correspondent
Seasons
Episodes
Miniseries
Episode 1
On 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".
Episode 2
With 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.
Episode 3
Reeling 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.
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