Protraph Lack of good storyline.

Libramedi Intense, gripping, stylish and poignant

Solidrariol Am I Missing Something?

Matylda Swan It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties.

velozguy I first saw this dazzling gem of a mini-series when BBC aired it in, I believe, 1971. Until "I Claudius" came along I deemed it the finest television EVENT of all time. It literally is hypnotic in its many excellencies, and I scarcely known WHERE to begin in detailing them, so I simply will say that IF YOU CAN POSSIBLY TRACK DOWN this, evidently, now blacklisted BBC series, do your self that exquisite favor.My wife, I know not how, managed through her dogged determination to finally discover this buried epic in Germany, of all places -- you CANNOT find it in politically correct Britain any longer because, I believe, of its uncompromisingly Victorian nature, narrated beautifully by James Mason with a musical score magically reminiscent of Smetana's "The Moldau." My wife even had to include in her birthday gift -- the best I've ever received -- a special new DVD player that could handle the German format, though I don't understand any of such technical trifles. I just IMMERSE myself in this grand epic of African exploration which is many times more satisfying than actually visiting Africa itself, which I have also done and also immensely enjoyed, but there is nothing like the joy of re-watching and then re-watching again and again and again this unparalleled masterpiece.They made of movie on the same subject matter called "Mountains of the Moon" many years afterward which bitterly disappointed me due to its vastly inferior writing and casting, but how often can one expect a miracle such as 1971's "The Search for the Nile" to actually take place. Miracles are so very, very rare, of course. Whatever else you do, do NOT miss out on the profound pleasure of viewing for yourself this inimitable, somber epic, "The Search for the Nile."

climbingivy I watched this mini series again last week and I had forgotten how superior the mini series is."Search For The Nile" is an amazing BBC mini series and I believe that "Search For The Nile" is far ahead of its time."Search For The Nile" has a real advantage.That advantage is James Mason doing the superb narration throughout the almost six hours of programming.I love British mini series such as the 1995 version of "Pride And Prejudice" starring Colin Firth and "Vanity Fair" that came out around the same time and aired on the now lousy A&E Television network on cable or satellite.I remember the made for television mini series that aired on the three prime time networks back in the 1970s and the 1980s.Some of them were excellent like "Search For The Nile".When you start watching this series you won't want to stop the DVD and take a break.That is how good this series is."Shackleton" with Kenneth Brannagh is a mini series that is almost as good as "Search For The Nile".I highly recommend this program to viewers of all ages except for small children.I have this movie.

smortazavi I watched the series back in 1972 and was glued to the TV as this magnificent mini series with great cast and conducting portrayed great moments in history of Africa and brave men who risked their lives for their quests. I have described the series to my sons as both are very much interested in history and early expeditions. unfortunately, I can not find copies of the series anywhere to buy or rent. Not sure, why such great work of TV and Production is not available to public. I think as other reviewers have mentioned, BBC or PBS need to be poked and encouraged to release or show again. I am pretty sure after all these years will be a great hit series. Many younger generations are fascinated with story of Nile and heroics of the discoverers and their times in Africa.

selicate I first saw the British mini-series THE SEARCH FOR THE NILE on PBS in 1973 and was enthralled. My favorite film is LAWRENCE OF ARABIA and I felt this was the television equivalent. As Peter O'Toole stunned in "Lawrence", Kenneth Haigh as explorer, scientist, (and REBEL) Sir Richard Francis Burton is equally impressive in "Nile." In 1980 (when video tape was available) I had the chance to record this masterpiece on PBS and took every possible precaution to get it right AND DID! (standard play,best tape available,etc.) The tape has held up beautifully all these years and still looks the same, however 1980 standards are not up to todays digital demands. Why this EMMY winner (1971-72 award for best Docu-Drama) is virtually unknown in this day and age is a mystery to me. It has everything you could want in a film; drama,sweep,humor,(that wonderful British humor)flawless performances and a marvelous production design to match the on location shooting. This film hasn't been available in at least 20 years and I'm thinking the copyright owners don't want to spend the money necessary to restore this virtually unknown gem (if possible after all this time)to it's Lawrencelike beauty. Number 1 on my wish list is a restored SEARCH FOR THE NILE on DVD,then I'd die happy but I don't think I'll ever see it.