The Search for the Nile
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S1 E6 · Conquest and Death
About The Search for the Nile
The Search for the Nile is a drama and documentary TV series that premiered on BBC One on September 22, 1971. It has 1 season and 6 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 6 "Conquest and Death", aired on October 27, 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.
- Drama
- Documentary
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Episodes
6 episodes · 1 season
Miniseries
1971 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 55 years ago
- E6Finale
- E5
5. Find Livingstone
- E4
4. The Great Debate
- E3
3. The Secret Fountains
- E2
2. Discovery and Betrayal
- E1
1. The Dream of the Wanderer
Cast & crew
Created by Derek Marlowe and Michael Hastings
The Search for the Nile FAQ
Will there be new episodes of The Search for the Nile?
The Search for the Nile has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on October 27, 1971.
When did the latest episode of The Search for the Nile come out?
The most recent episode of The Search for the Nile, Season 1 Episode 6 "Conquest and Death", aired on October 27, 1971.
How many seasons of The Search for the Nile are there?
The Search for the Nile has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.
When did The Search for the Nile first air?
The Search for the Nile first aired on BBC One on September 22, 1971.
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