The Search for the Nile (1971)
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.
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James Mason
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Kenneth Haigh
Sir Richard Francis Burton
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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…
When was The Search for the Nile released?
The Search for the Nile was released in 1971.
What genres does The Search for the Nile belong to?
The Search for the Nile is categorised as Drama, Documentary.
Who stars in The Search for the Nile?
The cast of The Search for the Nile includes James Mason, Kenneth Haigh.
How many seasons of The Search for the Nile are there?
The Search for the Nile has 1 season(s) and 6 episodes.