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The Searchers

Classic John Ford western. Believing the Comanche have abducted his young niece, embittered Ethan Edwards sets out to save her, accompanied by hot-headed Martin. But their long quest takes its toll.

17 days left to watch

1 hour, 53 minutes

Last on

Thu 4 Jun 2026 20:00
BBC Four

Credits

Writer Frank Nugent
Laurie Jorgensen Vera Miles
Ethan Edwards John Wayne
Producer Merian C Cooper
Martin Pawley Jeffrey Hunter
Debbie Natalie Wood
Lars Jorgensen John Qualen
Charlie McCorry Ken Curtis
Mrs Jorgensen Olive Carey
Rev Capt Samuel Johnston Clayton Ward Bond
Director John Ford
Scar Henry Brandon
Brad Jorgensen Harry Carey Jr
Mose Harper Hank Worden

Broadcasts

  • Sun 4 Oct 2020 15:35
    BBC Two Wales & Wales HD only
  • Sun 4 Oct 2020 16:05
    BBC Two except Wales & Wales HD
  • Thu 8 Oct 2020 20:00
    BBC Four
  • Tue 22 Dec 2020 14:15
    BBC Two
  • Sat 29 Jan 2022 13:30
    BBC Two
  • Thu 3 Feb 2022 22:15
    BBC Four
  • Sun 21 Aug 2022 13:50
    BBC Two
  • New Year's Day 2025 12:45
    BBC Two Wales HD & Wales only
  • New Year's Day 2025 13:15
    BBC Two except Wales & Wales HD
  • Sat 19 Jul 2025 13:00
    BBC Two
  • Sun 4 Jan 2026 15:55
    BBC Two
  • Sun 31 May 2026 15:30
    BBC Two
  • Thu 4 Jun 2026 20:00
    BBC Four

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