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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.

Top Cast

  • David Tennant

    David Tennant

    Dennis Nilsen

  • Daniel Mays

    Daniel Mays

    DCI Peter Jay

  • Jason Watkins

    Jason Watkins

    Brian Masters

  • Ron Cook

    Ron Cook

    DSI Chambers

  • Faye McKeever

    Faye McKeever

    Linda Jay

  • Barry Ward

    Barry Ward

    DI Steve McCusker

  • Ben Bailey Smith

    Ben Bailey Smith

    DC Brian Lodge

  • Alex Bhat

    Alex Bhat

    DS Jones

  • Jay Simpson

    Jay Simpson

    DS Chris Healey

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.

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