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Drama starring David Tennant about killer Dennis Nilsen. Police are called when bones and flesh are found clogging drains. Nilsen is arrested, but the case is far from simple.
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Episode 1
Episode #1.1
Thu, Oct 15, 202047 mins
When the police are called to a blocked drain, they discover that the drains are blocked with bones and rotting flesh. They talk with the resident of the top floor flat. He is a meek civil servant, Dennis Nilsen. Des to his friends and he confesses to the murders. How did the police allow this to happen over the previous five years.
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Awards
- 2020 - TV Times Award - Favourite Actor - winner
- 2020 - C21's International Drama Award - Best Mini Series - nominated
- 2021 - Broadcasting Press Guild Award - Best Drama Mini-Series - nominated
- 2021 - Broadcasting Press Guild Award - Best Actor - winner
