The Search for the Nile
September 22, 1971
1 Season
6 Episodes
Ended
Drama
Documentary
6.3
User Score
4 votes
About
The Search for the Nile is a 1971 BBC One docudrama miniseries about the 19th-century European quest to find the source of the Nile River, focusing on explorers like Richard Burton, John Hanning Speke, and David Livingstone. The acclaimed six-part series, starring Kenneth Haigh as Burton, is known for its detailed portrayal of the explorers' hardships, rivalries, and discoveries, winning a Primetime Emmy and a Peabody Award.
Movie Info
Status: Ended
Created by:
Derek Marlowe, Michael Hastings
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 6
Network:
BBC One
Aired:
1971–1971
Top Cast
James Mason
Narrator
Kenneth Haigh
Sir Richard Francis Burton
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