The Search for the Nile (1971)

Name: The Search for the Nile
Genre: Drama, Documentary
Released: 1971-09-22
Rating: 6.3
Cast: James Mason, Kenneth Haigh

First aired September 22, 19711 season · 6 epsEnded

6.3

4 votes

Drama Documentary

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, Michael Hastings