The Nilsen Files

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 & Episodes

Cast

• Roy Davies

  Self. Ex-Detective

  3 eps

• Chris Healey

  Himself. Detective on the original Nilsen investigation

  3 eps

• Dougles Bence

  Himself. Former Journalist

  3 eps

• Julie Bentley

  Herself. Sister of Carl Stottor (Victim)

  3 eps

• Michael Ogden

Themes

• homophobia
• serial killer

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