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Miniseries
Crime drama
Thriller
Biographer Brian Masters becomes obsessed with the motives of serial killer Dennis Nilsen.
Cast & Crew
David Tennant Dennis Nilsen
Daniel Mays DCI Peter Jay
Jason Watkins Brian Masters
Barry Ward DI Steve McCusker
Ron Cook DCS Geoff Chambers
Jay Simpson DS Chris Healey
Ben Bailey Smith DC Brian Lodge
Bronagh Waugh Charlotte Proctor
Faye McKeever Linda Jay
Jamie Parker Allan Green QC
Pip Torrens Ivan Lawrence QC
Laurie Kynaston Carl Stottor
Ross Anderson Douglas Stewart
Chanel Cresswell Lesley Mead
Andrew Woodall Professor Hardy
Silas Carson Russell Cavendish
Oscar Garland Juan
Tony Way Mike Cattran
Lewis Arnold Director
David Meanti Producer
Luke Neal Creator
Lewis Arnold Creator
Luke Neal Writer
Willow Grylls Executive Producer
Kim Varvell Executive Producer
Charlie Pattinson Executive Producer
Elaine Pyke Executive Producer
Luke Neal Executive Producer
Lewis Arnold Executive Producer
David Tennant Executive Producer
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