The Search for the Nile
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.
| Created By | Derek MarloweMichael Hastings | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Ended | |
| Original Name | The Search for the Nile | |
| First Air Date | September 22, 1971 | |
| Last Air Date | October 27, 1971 | |
| Seasons | 1 | |
| Episodes | 6 | |
| Episode Runtime | 0min | |
| Language | English | |
| Original Language | English | |
| Production Countries | United Kingdom, United States of America | |
| Production Companies | BBCTime-Life Television Productions | |
| Networks | BBC One | |
