The Search for the Nile

Miniseries

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.

Where to Watch The Search for the Nile • Miniseries

6 Episodes

  • The Dream of the Wanderer
    E1
    The Dream of the Wanderer
  • Discovery and Betrayal
    E2
    Discovery and Betrayal
  • The Secret Fountains
    E3
    The Secret Fountains
  • The Great Debate
    E4
    The Great Debate
  • Find Livingstone
    E5
    Find Livingstone
  • Conquest and Death
    E6
    Conquest and Death

Cast of Miniseries

  • James MasonNarrator
  • Kenneth HaighSir Richard Francis Burton
  • Christopher RallingProducer
  • Tony CornellProduction Design
  • Brian TufanoDirector Of Photography
  • Dorothea WallaceCostume Design
  • Joseph HorovitzOriginal Music Composer

 

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