The Search for the Nile

The Search for the Nile(1971)

Ended
September 22, 1971

1

Season

6

Episodes

TMDB6.03

Overview

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.

Trailer

Search For The Nile (1971) - Hypnosis Scene
Search For The Nile (1971) - Hypnosis Scene

Seasons

Miniseries

Miniseries

6 episodes • 1971

Cast

Crew

Director of Photography

Brian Tufano

Networks

BBC One

Details

Original Language

en

Country of Origin

GB

Type

Miniseries

Production

BBC, Time-Life Television Productions

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