IMDb
8.3 /10
157 votes


Serie · Drama · Documentary · 1971 · 1 season
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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BBC One
BBCTime-Life Television Productions
IMDb
8.3 /10
157 votes
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TMDB
6.3 /10
4 votes
Weighted average
7.4/10
Search For The Nile (1971) - Hypnosis Scene· Clip
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