Des

British television series

Started: September 14, 2020
Ended: September 16, 2020
Network: ITV
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 3
Cast: David Tennant
, Daniel Mays
, Jason Watkins
, Ron Cook
+6 more
Genre: thriller television series
, true crime
Country of origin: United Kingdom

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Des is a British three-part television drama miniseries, based on the 1983 arrest of Scottish serial killer Dennis Nilsen, after the discovery of human remains causing the blockage of a drain near his home. The series premiered on 14 September 2020.

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Production company: ITV Studios
Title: Des
Director: Lewis Arnold
Distributor: All3Media
Aspect ratio (W:H): 2:1
Set in period: 1980s
Set in environment: island

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