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role	name
Dennis Nilsen	David Tennant
DCI Peter Jay	Daniel Mays
Brian Masters	Jason Watkins
DSU Geoff Chambers	Ron Cook
DI Steve McCusker	Barry Ward
Linda Jay	Faye McKeever
DC Brian Lodge	Ben Bailey Smith
Charlotte Proctor	Bronagh Waugh
Lesley Mead	Chanel Cresswell
DS Chris Healey	Jay Simpson

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News & features about Des

David Tennant says he'd love to play "a baddie" on Line of Duty
Jed Mercurio, take note!
David Tennant beats Line of Duty stars to win NTA for best drama performance
The Doctor Who star beat three Line of Duty stars at the National Television Awards.
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While the TV BAFTAs highlight terrific talent, David Tennant was the biggest snub of the year
This year's TV BAFTAs will be hotly contested, but Des and Staged star David Tennant at least deserved a nod for his brilliant work this year.
All the highlights – from David Tennant to Judi Dench
The star-studded ceremony was held last night.
Best TV shows of the year 2020, 10-1: Our no. 1 series revealed
Our countdown of the year's very best small-screen entertainment continues – which series has won the top spot?
My Fantasy Bookshelf: Ben Bailey Smith shares the books which influenced his life and career
The Des actor, rapper and children’s author discusses his top reads.
Des marks ITV's biggest drama launch in 14 years with 10 million viewers
The true-crime series about serial killer Dennis Nilsen has overtaken Quiz as the biggest ITV drama launch this year.
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How to watch The Real 'Des': The Dennis Nilsen story
The hour-long documentary follows ITV's three-part drama series, Des.
Des star Daniel Mays reveals toll of delving into dark story of Dennis Nilsen
“I woke my wife up screaming because I was having a nightmare."
From the Doctor to Des, David Tennant never stops surprising with his magnificent range
ITV's record-breaking drama Des proves once-again David Tennant's chameleon-like ability to portray the epitomes of pure goodness and unadulterated evil, says Lauren Morris.
The truth behind The Real Des: The Dennis Nilsen story
Dennis Nilsen’s crimes will be explored in ITV’s new documentary.
First look at David Tennant in Around the World in 80 Days
The Des and Doctor Who star’s next challenge? Playing fictional adventurer Phileas Fogg.
Where is ITV's Des filmed? The real locations of Dennis Nilsen’s murders
The David Tennant show used a chilling recreation of Nilsen's former flat for filming.
Des is ITV's biggest drama launch of 2020 with 5.4 million viewers
The true-crime series starring David Tennant as serial killer Dennis Nilsen is iTV's biggest drama launch of 2020.
Des review: David Tennant is superb in ITV series with killer flaw
The intelligent and inevitably bleak Dennis Nilsen series is a gripping drama – but also a problematic platform for the murderer's legacy.
Who is DCI Peter Jay? Where the lead investigator in Dennis Nilsen case is now
Everything you need to know about DCI Peter Jay – the lead investigator in Dennis Nilsen's case.
Who is Brian Masters? Where the author and journalist in Des is now
Everything you need to know about Brian Masters – the author and journalist portrayed by Jason Watkins in Des.
Des stars David Tennant and Daniel Mays on the pressure of playing real-life characters
The three-part ITV true crime drama about serial killer Dennis Nilsen airs across three nights this week.
David Tennant on why it's important killer Dennis Nilsen's story is told in ITV's Des: 'This is dark and bleak - and ready to be told'
Alison Graham talks to David Tennant about how he approached playing one of Britain’s most notorious serial killers.
Meet the cast of ITV's Des
David Tennant, Daniel Mays, Jason Watkins and Chanel Cresswell all star in ITV's Dennis Nilsen drama.
When is Des on ITV? When David Tennant's true crime drama starts
Everything you need to know about the upcoming drama about serial killer Dennis Nilsen.
Watch exclusive first-look clip of David Tennant as serial killer Dennis Nilsen in ITV's Des
The true crime drama airs on ITV next week.
David Tennant reveals how he stepped into the role of serial killer Dennis Nilsen for ITV drama Des
The series will air on ITV next week.
How ITV’s Des carries a chilling warning for viewers
The David Tennant drama’s writer says the Britain that allowed serial killer Dennis Nilsen to operate in 1983 is scarily similar to our own.
Why "Des"? The real meaning behind the title of ITV's Dennis Nilsen serial killer drama
The drama's writer joins David Tennant in explaining the intriguing secondary meaning behind the seemingly simple title.
David Tennant: I'm relieved Dennis Nilsen isn't alive to see Des
The recently deceased serial killer would have loved the publicity generated by Des, says the ITV drama's lead.
David Tennant stars as Dennis Nilson in gripping first-look trailer for ITV drama Des
Des follows the arrest and trial of serial killer Dennis Nilsen.
ITV announces BGT return, I'm A Celeb and new documentaries and game shows for Autumn
The Autumn schedule also sees several new dramas, while Coronation Street and Emmerdale will resume their normal broadcast pattern.
First look at David Tennant in serial killer drama
The Doctor Who star transforms into real-life murderer Dennis Nilsen
David Tennant to play serial killer Dennis Nilsen in ITV drama
The three-part series will explore his arrest and trial