The Search for the Nile (1971)
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.
Where to watch The Search for the Nile
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | — | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
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What is The Search for the Nile about?
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. The Search for the Nile is a Drama, Documentary series, first aired on 1971-09-22, 1 season and 6 episodes.
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Created by
Derek Marlowe, Michael Hastings
Cast
- James Mason as Narrator
- Kenneth Haigh as Sir Richard Francis Burton
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