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.
| Title | The Search for the Nile |
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| Year | 1971 |
| Genre | Drama, Documentary |
| Country | United Kingdom, United States of America |
| Studio | BBC One |
| Cast | James Mason, Kenneth Haigh |
| Crew | Christopher Ralling (Producer), Joseph Horovitz (Original Music Composer), Brian Tufano (Director of Photography), Tony Cornell (Production Design), Dorothea Wallace (Costume Design) |
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| Keyword | miniseries, docudrama, historical drama, 19th century |
| First Air Date | Sep 22, 1971 |
| Last Air date | Oct 27, 1971 |
| Season | 1 Season |
| Episode | 6 Episode |
| Runtime | 26:14 minutes |
| Quality | HD |
| IMDb: | 6.00/ 10 by 3.00 users |
| Popularity | 2.123 |
| Language | English |
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