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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.
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- E1 Episode 1Next upSep 14, 2020 · 46 min · ★ 7.7
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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".
Guest stars: Laura Elphinstone (Tilly), Tony Way (Mike Cattran), Stuart McQuarrie (Ronald Moss), Pauline Turner (Elizabeth Sinclair), Beth Goddard (Frances), Cal MacAninch (Neil Sinclair), Oscar Salem (Juan), Jonathan Coy (Professor David Bowen)
- E2 Episode 2Sep 15, 2020 · 46 min · ★ 7.7
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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.
Guest stars: Chanel Cresswell (Lesley Mead), Oscar Salem (Juan), Silas Carson (Russell Cavendish), Jonathan Coy (Professor David Bowen), Gerard Horan (Commander Gerald Lookwood), Neil Edmond (Clerk of the Court)
- E3 Episode 3Sep 16, 2020 · 46 min · ★ 7.9
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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.
Guest stars: Pip Torrens (Ivan Lawrence QC), Tor Clark (Foreman of the Jury), Ross Anderson (Douglas Stewart), Cal MacAninch (Neil Sinclair), Andrew Woodall (Dr Hardy), Ken Bones (Judge Croom-Johnson), Neil Edmond (Clerk of the Court), Amaka Okafor (Emily)
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Created by Lewis Arnold, Luke Neal
David Tennant
Daniel Mays
Jason Watkins
Ron Cook
Faye McKeever
Barry Ward
Ben Bailey Smith
Jay Simpson
Bronagh Waugh
Joel Morris
Laurie KynastonVideos
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Timefox881Aug 3, 2021
David Tennant is insufferable. It seems that all he has to do is show up in something and Brits go arse over teakettle about how amazing it is. He could read the ingredients on the back of a can of beets and the crowd would go wild. He seems to have never said no to a role in his life, either. An extensive career in mediocre television movies, comic book pap and cartoon animal voices. There's not a bar too low, if the pay is right. I'm sorry, I just don't see it. Sim… Read more
ply playing Dr. Who and constantly reminding the public that you act "on stage" doesn't warrant a lifetime supply of groveling reviews. In point of fact, I find him to be an over-actor who, through endless "bits of business", attempts to draw focus away from his co-stars and monopolize the attention of a scene. Tennant is an egotist in the real world. And this informs most of his performances. So I have no doubt playing this self-obsessed narcissist came very naturally to him. One needs to do more than a silly accent to get glowing accolades from me.