The Search for the Nile
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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.

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Created By
Derek Marlowe, Michael Hastings
Original Name
The Search for the Nile
First Air Date
Sep 22, 1971
Last Air Date
Oct 27, 1971
Seasons
1
Episodes
6
Language
en
Production Companies
BBC, Time-Life Television Productions
Production Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Networks
BBC One