Des Episode #1.2 (Season 1, Episode 2)
TV Episode | 48 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

Des

Episode #1.2 (Season 1, Episode 2)

TV Episode | 48 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

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.

Director

Lewis Arnold

Writers

Brian Masters (based on 'Killing For Company' by) | Luke Neal (created for television by) (written by) | Lewis Arnold (created for television by)

Producer

David Meanti (produced by)

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Director

Production Designer

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Edit Released

Updated Sep 15, 2020

Release date

Oct 22, 2020 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

6 wins & 6 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
23 cast members

Name	Known for
David Tennant Dennis Nilsen Dennis Nilsen See fewer	Doctor Who (2005)
Daniel Mays DCI Peter Jay DCI Peter Jay See fewer	The Bank Job (2008)
Jason Watkins Brian Masters Brian Masters See fewer	The Crown (2016)
Ron Cook DSU Geoff Chambers DSU Geoff Chambers See fewer	Hot Fuzz (2007)
Barry Ward DI Steve McCusker DI Steve McCusker See fewer	Extra Ordinary (II) (2019)
Faye McKeever Linda Jay Linda Jay See fewer	The Responder (2022)
Ben Bailey Smith DC Brian Lodge DC Brian Lodge See fewer	Persuasion (I) (2022)
Bronagh Waugh Charlotte Proctor Charlotte Proctor See fewer	The Fall (I) (2013)
Chanel Cresswell Lesley Mead Lesley Mead See fewer	This Is England (2006)
Jay Simpson DS Chris Healey DS Chris Healey See fewer	Pistol (2022)
Silas Carson Russell Cavendish Russell Cavendish See fewer	Trust (2018)
Joel Morris Tim Wells Tim Wells See fewer	The Couple Next Door (2023)
Alex Bhat DS1 DS1 See fewer	Shardlake (2024)
Jonathan Coy Professor David Bowen Professor David Bowen See fewer	The Scarlet Pimpernel (1999)
Gerard Horan Commander Gerald Lookwood Commander Gerald Lookwood See fewer	Beauty and the Beast (I) (2017)
Andy Jaye News Correspondent News Correspondent See fewer	Des (2020)
Oscar Salem Juan (as Oscar Garland) Juan (as Oscar Garland) See fewer	The Lady of Heaven (2021)
Neil Edmond Clerk of the Court Clerk of the Court See fewer	Home Time (2009)
Omar Alboukharey Press (uncredited) Press (uncredited) See fewer	Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018)
Dailis Cirulis Forensic detective (uncredited) Forensic detective (uncredited) See fewer	Cochon and the Small Reset (2023)
Richard David Law Detective (2) (uncredited) Detective (2) (uncredited) See fewer	Truth Seekers (2020)
Marian Lorencik Press (uncredited) Press (uncredited) See fewer	The Courier (2020)
Harry Dave McLaren Paparazzi (uncredited) Paparazzi (uncredited) See fewer	Gatwick Gangsters (2017)