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About Des

Des is a drama and crime TV series that premiered on ITV1 on September 14, 2020. It has 1 season and 3 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 3, aired on September 16, 2020.

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.

  • Drama
  • Crime

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Episodes

3 episodes · 1 season

Miniseries

2020 · 3 episodes · Last episode: 6 years ago

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    3. Episode 3

    Finale

    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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    2. 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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    1. 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".

Cast & crew

Created by Lewis Arnold and Luke Neal

  • Chanel Cresswell

    Chanel Cresswell

    Lesley Mead

  • Pip Torrens

    Pip Torrens

    Ivan Lawrence QC

  • Laura Elphinstone

    Laura Elphinstone

    Tilly

  • Tony Way

    Tony Way

    Mike Cattran

  • Stuart McQuarrie

    Stuart McQuarrie

    Ronald Moss

  • Pauline Turner

    Pauline Turner

    Elizabeth Sinclair

  • Beth Goddard

    Beth Goddard

    Frances

  • Tor Clark

    Tor Clark

    Foreman of the Jury

  • Ross Anderson

    Ross Anderson

    Douglas Stewart

  • Cal MacAninch

    Cal MacAninch

    Neil Sinclair

  • Oscar Salem

    Oscar Salem

    Juan

  • Andrew Woodall

    Andrew Woodall

    Dr Hardy

  • Ken Bones

    Ken Bones

    Judge Croom-Johnson

  • Silas Carson

    Silas Carson

    Russell Cavendish

  • Jonathan Coy

    Jonathan Coy

    Professor David Bowen

  • Gerard Horan

    Gerard Horan

    Commander Gerald Lookwood

Des FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Des?

Des has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on September 16, 2020.

When did the latest episode of Des come out?

The most recent episode of Des, Season 1 Episode 3, aired on September 16, 2020.

How many seasons of Des are there?

Des has 1 season with 3 episodes in total.

When did Des first air?

Des first aired on ITV1 on September 14, 2020.

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