The Search for the Nile
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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Search For The Nile (1971) - Hypnosis Scene
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Seasons
- Ep 1
1.The Dream of the Wanderer
22-09-197157 min - Ep 2
2.Discovery and Betrayal
29-09-197158 min - Ep 3
3.The Secret Fountains
06-10-197158 min - Ep 4
4.The Great Debate
13-10-197158 min - Ep 5
5.Find Livingstone
20-10-197158 min - Ep 6
6.Conquest and Death
27-10-197158 min
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