Overview

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.

Cast

James Mason, Kenneth Haigh, John Quentin, Barbara Leigh-Hunt, Michael Gough, André van Gyseghem, Ian McCulloch, Norman Rossington

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What is "The Search for the Nile" about?

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.

When was "The Search for the Nile" released?

The Search for the Nile was released in 1971.

Who stars in "The Search for the Nile"?

The cast includes James Mason, Kenneth Haigh, John Quentin, Barbara Leigh-Hunt.

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