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.

Format
TV
Episodes
6
Status
Finished
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Type
Drama
Format
TV
Episodes
6
Status
Finished
Start Date
Sep 22, 1971
Season
1971
Average Score
63%
Mean Score
63%
Ratings
4
Popularity
2
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0
Reviews
0
Genres
Drama, Documentary
Country
GB

Description

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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Japanese

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