The Nilsen Files
DocumentaryCrime
7.7
7.71 Season
3 Episodes
January 24, 2022
Overview
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?
Created by
Michael Ogden
Network
BBC Two
Seasons
Cast
R
Roy Davies
Self. Ex-Detective
C
Chris Healey
Himself. Detective on the original Nilsen investigation
D
Dougles Bence
Himself. Former Journalist
J
Julie Bentley
Herself. Sister of Carl Stottor (Victim)
M
Michael Ogden
Narrator
Peter Tatchell
Himself. former Labour Party Candidate
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