

The Search for the Nile
1971-09-22 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 6.2
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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- Derek Marlowe, Michael Hastings
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- BBC, Time-Life Television Productions
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- United Kingdom, United States of America
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- Ended
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James MasonNarrator
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