The Nilsen Files

Synopsis

Re-examining one of the biggest murder investigations in Metropolitan Police history. Did prejudice lead to multiple missed opportunities to catch serial killer Dennis Nilsen?

First Air Date: 2022-01-24

Last Air Date: 2022-02-07

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 3

Created By: Michael Ogden

Networks: BBC Two

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Top Cast

Roy Davies as Self. Ex-Detective
Chris Healey as Himself. Detective on the original Nilsen investigation
Dougles Bence as Himself. Former Journalist
Julie Bentley as Herself. Sister of Carl Stottor (Victim)
Michael Ogden as Narrator
Peter Tatchell as Himself. former Labour Party Candidate

Seasons

Season 1 (2022)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Part One: Missing (2022-01-24)

As Nilsen's crimes are discovered, the truth about his victims reveals prejudice and multiple missed opportunities to catch a murderous predator
Ep. 2: Part Two: Survivors (2022-01-31)

Examining Nilsen’s high-stakes trial and the dramatic emergence of witnesses to his crimes. The cases of survivors reveal how chances to catch Nilsen years earlier were missed.
Ep. 3: Part Three: Forgotten (2022-02-07)

Sentenced to life, the media focus on Nilsen intensifies, with books and even a TV slot. His victims, including those unidentified, are ignored, leaving families without answers.