Des 2020

Synopsis

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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Cast

• David Tennant Dennis Nilsen
• Daniel Mays DCI Peter Jay
• Jason Watkins Brian Masters
• Ron Cook DSI Chambers
• Faye McKeever Linda Jay
• Barry Ward DI Steve McCusker
• Ben Bailey Smith DC Brian Lodge
• Alex Bhat DS Jones
• Jay Simpson DS Chris Healey
• Bronagh Waugh Charlotte Proctor

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