The Search for the Nile (1971)
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 Air Date: 1971-09-22
- Last Air Date: 1971-10-27
- Total Seasons: 1
- Total Episodes: 6
- Network: BBC One
- Creator: Derek Marlowe, Michael Hastings
