Ep 16: Creators of ITV's "Des" - Director/Writer/Editor
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Des is an ITV drama based on the arrest and subsequent investigation of serial killer Dennis Nilsen, who reportedly killed 15 people over several years ending with his arrest in 1983. An all star cast led by David Tennant include Daniel Mays and Jason Watkins who deliver thrilling performances in this harrowing true crime drama. In this episode we talk to Director/co-creator Lewis Arnold, Writer Luke Neal and Editor Sacha Szwarc about the show from its birth, the in-depth research required all the way to finishing filming. Mentioned in the show: http://www.directorsnow.com Lewis’s Links: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3285219/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_Arnold_(director) https://twitter.com/lewisaea http://www.lewisarnold.co.uk Sacha’s Links: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3662113/ https://www.echoartists.com/sacha-szwarc https://twitter.com/sachaszwarc Luke’s Links: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1739987/ https://www.unitedagents.co.uk/luke-neal Crossing The Line: https://twitter.com/CTL_Podcast https://www.instagram.com/crossingthelinepod/ https://crossingthelinepod.com
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