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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.
- Metascore75
- 2020-2020
- 1 season
- Sundance Now
- Documentary, Suspense, Drama
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.
Season 1 Episode Guide
3 Episodes 2020
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
Thu, Oct 15, 2020 47 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.
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
Thu, Oct 22, 2020 48 mins
As the investigation continues, bits and pieces fall into place. Des is interviewed in depth by a writer who is intent on penning a biography of the killer. DCI Peter Jay is frustrated by Scotland Yard's brass. The trial commences.
Episode 3
Episode #1.3
Thu, Oct 29, 2020 48 mins
As the trial progresses, DCI Peter Jay testifies.