1 Season
6 Episode
The Search for the Nile
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.
- Year: 1971
- Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
- Genre: Drama, Documentary
- Studio: BBC One
- Keyword: miniseries, docudrama, historical drama, 19th century
- Director: Derek Marlowe, Michael Hastings
- Cast: James Mason, Kenneth Haigh


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