The Search for the Nile
en
PG-13
6.3
September 1971
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.
First Air Date:
1971-09-22
Last Air Date:
1971-10-27
Status:
Ended
Original Country:
GB
Original Language:
en
Number of Seasons:
1
Number of Episodes:
6
Created By:
Derek Marlowe
