

TV ShowEndedDramaDocumentary
The Search for the Nile
Rating6.0/10
First Air1971
Seasons1
Episodes6
Votes3
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.
First Aired
September 22, 1971
Last Aired
October 27, 1971
Original Language
en
Popularity
1
Type
Miniseries
Production Companies
BBC
TI
Time-Life Television Productions





























