Des is based on material from the book Killing for Company by Brian Masters, which focuses on one of the most infamous cases in UK criminal history, that of serial killer Dennis Nilsen. Told through the prism of three men—Dennis Nilsen, Detective Chief Inspector Peter Jay and biographer Brian Masters—the series exploring the personal and professional consequences of coming into contact with a man like Nilsen.
In 1983, Scottish serial killer Dennis Nilsen was arrested after the discovery of human remains which had blocked a drain near his London home.
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Des Airs: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Des Status: Ended
DES - General Information
Series Premiere: September 14, 2020 Classification: Scripted Genre: Action | Biography | Crime | Drama | History | Thriller Network: ITV1 Airs: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at 09:00 pm Runtime: 60 Minutes