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The Nilsen Files

The Nilsen Files

★ 7.7/10•2022•59m•Documentary•Crime
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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?

StatusEnded
Runtime59m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJan 24, 2022

Episodes

Episode 1 - Part One: MissingE159m

Part One: Missing

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

Jan 24, 2022

Episode 2 - Part Two: SurvivorsE259m

Part Two: Survivors

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.

Jan 31, 2022

Episode 3 - Part Three: ForgottenE359m

Part Three: Forgotten

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.

Feb 7, 2022

Actors

Roy Davies

Self. Ex-Detective

Chris Healey

Himself. Detective on the original Nilsen investigation

Dougles Bence

Himself. Former Journalist

Julie Bentley

Herself. Sister of Carl Stottor (Victim)

Michael Ogden

Narrator

Peter Tatchell

Peter Tatchell

Himself. former Labour Party Candidate

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