The Search for the Nile

Season 1 Episode 1: The Dream of the Wanderer

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.

Genre:

Drama, Documentary

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

6

Cast:

James Mason, Kenneth Haigh

Quality:

HD

Duration:

57 min

First Air:

1971

Rating:

6.3