Backdrop

Des

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.

2020 |1 Season  | 48m |  Crime, Drama

Videos

Cast

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David Tennant

Dennis Nilsen

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Daniel Mays

DCI Peter Jay

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Jason Watkins

Brian Masters

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Ron Cook

DSI Chambers

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Faye McKeever

Linda Jay

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Barry Ward

DI Steve McCusker

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Ben Bailey Smith

DC Brian Lodge

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Jay Simpson

DS Chris Healey

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Bronagh Waugh

Charlotte Proctor

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Joel Morris

Tim Wells

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Laurie Kynaston

Carl Stottor

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Alexander Bhat

DS Jones

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Creator

Luke Neal

Status

Ended

Languages

English

Network

ITV1