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The Nilsen Files (2022)

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?

First Air Date
January 24, 2022
Seasons
1
Episodes
3
Rating
7.5/10 (2 votes)

Cast: Roy Davies, Chris Healey, Dougles Bence, Julie Bentley, Michael Ogden, Peter Tatchell

Network: BBC Two
homophobiaserial killer
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Seasons

Season 1

3 episodes

2022

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The Nilsen Files

The Nilsen Files

Documentary
Crime
7.5
59 min
2022

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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Networks & Studios

Networks

BBC TwoBBC Two
Show Information
StatusEnded
TypeMiniseries
First Aired1/24/2022
Last Aired2/7/2022
Seasons1
Episodes3
LanguageEnglish
CountryUnited Kingdom
Creators & Crew

1

Seasons

3

Episodes

59m

Per Episode

2022

First Aired

Keywords

homophobiaserial killer

Languages

en

External Links

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Cast

RD

Roy Davies

as Self. Ex-Detective

CH

Chris Healey

as Himself. Detective on the original Nilsen investigation

DB

Dougles Bence

as Himself. Former Journalist

JB

Julie Bentley

as Herself. Sister of Carl Stottor (Victim)

MO

Michael Ogden

as Narrator

PT

Peter Tatchell

as Himself. former Labour Party Candidate

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1 seasons
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Season 1

2022

3 episodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Nilsen Files about?▾

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?

How many seasons does The Nilsen Files have?▾

1

How many episodes does The Nilsen Files have?▾

3

Is The Nilsen Files still running?▾

No, it ended in 2022.

When did The Nilsen Files first air?▾

January 24, 2022

Who created The Nilsen Files?▾

Michael Ogden

Who stars in The Nilsen Files?▾

Roy Davies, Chris Healey, Dougles Bence

What genre is The Nilsen Files?▾

Documentary, Crime