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The Search for the Nile

6.2(4)19711 season · 6 episodes—
Drama
Documentary

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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Status
Ended
Type
Miniseries
Last aired
1971-10-27
Language
English
  • BBC One
  • miniseries
  • docudrama
  • historical drama
  • 19th century

Seasons

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Behind the camera

Produced in

United Kingdom, United States of America

Where to watch

Availability for Austria. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.

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Still from The Search for the Nile

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Air dates

First aired
1971-09-22
Latest episode
1971-10-27
Status
Ended
Next release
Completed
  • Miniseries21 Sept 1971

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The Search for the Nile is streaming on Amazon Video in India. Use the official Watch now links in the Where to watch section above.

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