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1971 - 6 eps

Season 1

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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.

First Aired

Sep 22, 1971

Last Aired

Oct 27, 1971

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Network

BBC One

Studio

BBC, Time-Life Television Productions

Keywords

miniseries docudrama historical drama 19th century