Des

Crime 2020

Available on AMC+, Sundance Now, BritBox, Prime Video, ICI Tou.tv

David Tennant stars as one of the UK's most notorious serial killers, Dennis Nilsen, a murderous monster concealed by his rather ordinary appearance.

Crime 2020

18+

Starring David Tennant, Daniel Mays, Jason Watkins

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

When the police discover drains clogged with rotting flesh and bones, a meek civil servant confesses to the killings. How did they allow this to happen over five years?

45 min · May 5, 2022 14+
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

With limited resources, Jay and the police continue to dig into Nilsen's memories in an effort to identify and convict him for the murder of every one of his victims.

45 min · May 5, 2022 14+
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

Reeling from Des's change in plea, Jay and the police throw themselves into proving premeditation. But if they fail, Des could get a light sentence.

45 min · May 5, 2022 14+

David Tennant

Dennis Nilsen
Daniel Mays

DCI Peter Jay
Jason Watkins

Brian Masters
Barry Ward

DI Steve McCusker
Ron Cook

DCS Geoff Chambers

About

Des

CRIME

David Tennant stars as one of the UK's most notorious serial killers, Dennis Nilsen, a murderous monster concealed by his rather ordinary appearance.

Information

Studio: Britbox
Released: 2020
Rated: 18+
Region of Origin: United Kingdom

Languages

Original Audio: English (United Kingdom), English
Audio and Subtitles: English (United Kingdom) (AAC, CC, SDH)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.