TV series
The Nilsen Files
2022, English, on BBC Two. Created by Michael Ogden.
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?
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 59 min
- Status
- Ended in 2022
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Latest episode
S1 E3: Part Three: Forgotten
Aired 7 February 2022
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Michael OgdenCreator
- Roy DaviesSelf. Ex-Detective · 3 ep
- Chris HealeyHimself. Detective on the original Nilsen investigation · 3 ep
- Dougles BenceHimself. Former Journalist · 3 ep
- Julie BentleyHerself. Sister of Carl Stottor (Victim) · 3 ep
- Michael OgdenNarrator · 3 ep
- Peter TatchellHimself. former Labour Party Candidate · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 24 January 2022
- Last aired
- 7 February 2022
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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The Nilsen Files: quick answers
Is The Nilsen Files worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Nilsen Files are there?
The Nilsen Files has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 59 minutes each.
Is The Nilsen Files finished?
Yes. The Nilsen Files ended in 2022, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Nilsen Files on?
The Nilsen Files isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
The Nilsen Files parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Nilsen Files?
If you liked The Nilsen Files, try Conversations with a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes, Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields, Trust Me: The False Prophet.
Who created The Nilsen Files?
The Nilsen Files was created by Michael Ogden and stars Roy Davies, Chris Healey, Dougles Bence.