The Nilsen Files

2022 - 2022

Part One: Missing

24th January 2022

Episode 1

As Nilsen's crimes are discovered, the truth about his victims reveals prejudice and multiple missed opportunities to catch a murderous predator

Part Two: Survivors

31st January 2022

Episode 2

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.

Part Three: Forgotten

7th February 2022

Episode 3

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.

Top Cast

Roy Davies•Chris Healey•Dougles Bence

Documentary Crime

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?

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Full Cast

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Roy Davies

Self. Ex-Detective

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Chris Healey

Himself. Detective on the original Nilsen investigation

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Dougles Bence

Himself. Former Journalist

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Julie Bentley

Herself. Sister of Carl Stottor (Victim)

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Michael Ogden

Narrator

Peter Tatchell

Himself. former Labour Party Candidate

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