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Overview
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 TennantDennis Nilsen
Daniel MaysDCI Peter Jay
Jason WatkinsBrian Masters
Ron CookDSI Chambers
Faye McKeeverLinda Jay
Barry WardDI Steve McCusker
Ben Bailey SmithDC Brian Lodge
Alex BhatDS Jones
Jay SimpsonDS Chris Healey
Bronagh WaughCharlotte Proctor
Joel MorrisTim Wells
Laurie KynastonCarl Stottor
Alexander BhatDS Jones- Andy JayeNews Correspondent
Seasons and episodes
1 season3 episodes
Miniseries
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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".
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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.
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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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