TV Series
The Search for the Nile
6.2September 22, 1971•1 Season•6 Episodes•Ended
DramaDocumentary
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.
Created by: Derek Marlowe
Networks: BBC One
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Miniseries
6 Episodes
Cast
James Mason
Narrator
Kenneth Haigh
Sir Richard Francis Burton
Crew
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Christopher Ralling
Producer
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