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BiographyCrimeDrama

Release

14 Sept 2020

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

Production

ITV1

Overview

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.

Plot

In 1983, Scottish serial killer Dennis Nilsen was arrested after the discovery of human remains which had blocked a drain near his London home.

Cast

David TennantDaniel MaysJason Watkins

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 7.6/10

Miniseries

Air Date:15 Sept 2020
Available

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".

Runtime:46m
Air Date:15 Sept 2020Available

Episodes of Miniseries

3 episodes

EP 1
EP 2
EP 3
S1 E1