The Search for the Nile (1971)
1 seasons · 6 episodes· Drama,· Documentary
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.
Rated
12
Year
1971
Country
GB
Language
English
First aired
22 September 1971
TMDB
6.3 (4)
Created by Derek Marlowe, Michael Hastings
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