Des
Des tells the story of one of the most infamous UK criminal cases through the prism of three men, focusing on the personal and professional fallout from coming into contact with him. The series looks at how the case unfolds and what happens afterward.
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Season 1
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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".
Sep 14, 2020 · 47m -
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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.
Sep 15, 2020 · 48m -
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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.
Sep 16, 2020 · 48m
