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.

First aired

1971-09-22

Genres

Drama, Documentary

Seasons

1 (6 episodes)

Status

Ended

Created by

Derek Marlowe, Michael Hastings

TMDB rating

6.2/10 from 4 votes