The Nilsen Files
2022•1 Seasons•3 Episodes•7.7•Ended
DocumentaryCrime
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?
Creator
Michael Ogden
Network
BBC Two
Origin
GB
Cast
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
Himself. former Labour Party Candidate
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