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.
Cast: James Mason, Kenneth Haigh
Miniseries
6 episodes
- 1. The Dream of the WandererNo synopsis available yet.12CC57minSep 22, 1971
- 2. Discovery and BetrayalNo synopsis available yet.12CC58minSep 29, 1971
- 3. The Secret FountainsNo synopsis available yet.12CC58minOct 6, 1971
- 4. The Great DebateNo synopsis available yet.12CC58minOct 13, 1971
- 5. Find LivingstoneNo synopsis available yet.12CC58minOct 20, 1971
- 6. Conquest and DeathNo synopsis available yet.12CC58minOct 27, 1971
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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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Derek Marlowe, Michael Hastings
- Cast
- James Mason, Kenneth Haigh
- Studio
- BBC, Time-Life Television Productions
