Official poster of The Search for the Nile
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TV Series • 1971

The Search for the Nile

Drama Documentary
1 seasons • 6 episodes

Synopsis

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.

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Release date 1971-09-22
Original language EN
Status Ended
Popularity 1