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?
Episode 1
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
Episode 2
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.
Episode 3
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.
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
2022 · ★ 7.8
2026 · ★ 7.5
2022 · ★ 6.5
2026 · ★ 7.3
2018 · ★ 6.9
2022 · ★ 6.8
2026 · ★ 6.8
2022 · ★ 6.7
2016 · ★ 8.0
2025 · ★ 7.3
2023 · ★ 7.5
2025 · ★ 6.8
2021 · ★ 6.8
2022 · ★ 7.0
2020 · ★ 6.8
2004 · ★ 7.8
2020 · ★ 7.0
2019 · ★ 7.5
2011 · ★ 8.9
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