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The Search for the Nile

6.3
1971
N/A
Ended
HD

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.

Production
BBC
Language
English
Seasons
1 Season · 6 Episodes
Network
BBC One

About The Search for the Nile (1971)

First broadcast in 1971, The Search for the Nile is a drama and documentary show aired by BBC One. It was created by Derek Marlowe and Michael Hastings. The main cast includes James Mason and Kenneth Haigh. The show has 1 season and 6 episodes and is currently listed as "Ended" with the most recent episode airing on October 27, 1971. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 on TMDB from 4 votes.

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