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The Search for the Nile
★ 6.3· 1971– 1971· 1 Season· 6 Episodes12
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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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First Aired: 9/22/1971
Languages: English
Created by: Derek Marlowe, Michael Hastings
Type: Miniseries
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Networks:
BBC One
BBC OneCompanies: BBC, Time-Life Television Productions
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
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Miniseries
1971· 6 episodes
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Keywords
miniseriesdocudramahistorical drama19th century
