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The Search for the Nile

19711 seasonDerek Marlowe
IMDb 8.8

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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.

DramaDocumentary
MiniseriesDocudramaHistorical Drama19th Century

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What is The Search for the Nile (1971) 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…

Who stars in The Search for the Nile?

The Search for the Nile stars James Mason (Narrator), Kenneth Haigh (Sir Richard Francis Burton). The series was created by Derek Marlowe.

How many seasons does The Search for the Nile have?

The Search for the Nile has 1 seasons. There are 6 episodes in total.

Is The Search for the Nile worth watching?

The Search for the Nile holds an IMDb rating of 8.8/10. Fans of Drama, Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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