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Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Type: Miniseries

Rating: 6.0/10

The Search for the Nile

TV SERIES 1971 1 SEASON

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.

This production, originally released in 1971, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, Documentary genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.0 across its 1 season.

  • Storyline Highlights:
  • • Explores themes within Drama and Documentary.
  • • Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
  • • Original Language: English.

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The Search for the Nile - Miniseries Episode Guide

Miniseries

6 Episodes • Aired 1971-09-21

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