Episode 1

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Des
14th September 2020 46 mins Season 1 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".

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With limited resources, Jay and the police continue to dig into Nilsen's memories in an effort to convict him for the murder of every one of his victims. But when Des withdraws his cooperation and stops talking, Jay fears justice will be lost.
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01 David Tennant profile David Tennantas Dennis Nilsen 02 Daniel Mays profile Daniel Maysas DCI Peter Jay 03 Jason Watkins profile Jason Watkinsas Brian Masters 04 Ron Cook profile Ron Cookas DSI Chambers 05 Faye McKeever profile Faye McKeeveras Linda Jay 06 Barry Ward profile Barry Wardas DI Steve McCusker 07 Ben Bailey Smith profile Ben Bailey Smithas DC Brian Lodge 08 Jay Simpson profile Jay Simpsonas DS Chris Healey 09 Bronagh Waugh profile Bronagh Waughas Charlotte Proctor 10 Joel Morris profile Joel Morrisas Tim Wells 11 Laurie Kynaston profile Laurie Kynastonas Carl Stottor 12 Luke Neal profile Luke NealCreator
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