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The Search for the Nile

The Search for the Nile (1971) - Where to Watch

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60

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Here are a few useful insights about the BBC One series. Originally premiering September 22nd, 1971, "The Search for the Nile" stars James Mason, Kenneth Haigh. The show spans 1 season(s) and currently holds a 60/100 rating on TMDb, which was calculated from reviews from 3 community users.

Want to know what the series covers? Here’s the plot: "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."