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Cruising with Jane McDonald

Specials 2017 - 2022

  • 2017-12-23T21:00:00Z on Channel 5
  • 1h
  • 5h 30m (7 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Documentary
Presenter Jane McDonald embarks on a series of ocean odysseys, and while she is no stranger to the open sea, the mega-cruiser she boards is a far cry from the 600-passenger vessel she is used to...

7 episodes

2017-12-23T21:00:00Z

Special 1 Christmas Special

Special 1 Christmas Special

  • 2017-12-23T21:00:00Z45m

The presenter travels up the Rhine, creating her very own Christmas in her cabin aboard the SS Antoinette. Along the way, she visits some of the most dazzling festive markets that Europe has to offer, sampling traditional food and drink, as well as unique seasonal customs. Back on board, the fun continues as Jane joins her fellow shipmates to make decorations and create her signature Christmas dish. A rousing musical performance by carol singers entertains passengers as the ship makes its way to Switzerland, which is the final stop on this magical festive cruise.

A look back at the best bits, the never-seen-before out-takes and bizarre moments from the past four series of Cruising with Jane McDonald. Plus, a version of the festive classic The 12 Days of Christmas is sung by carollers from Jane's home town of Wakefield.

The singer embarks on a Christmas tour of Norway by cruise ship, beginning her journey in Bergen, where she visits the world's largest gingerbread city. She meets a swimming Santa on a trip to Scandinavia's biggest natural aquarium, before venturing deeper into the Arctic circle to sample mead at a traditional Viking midwinter festival in a replica of a longhouse. Finally, she takes a snowmobile ride across the Russian border.

Previously unseen highlights of the singer's trip in which she explored Iceland aboard the Ocean Diamond, which began life as a ferry, but now braves the freezing Arctic seas to provide passengers with breathtaking views of the country's rugged shorelines.

2020-08-15T20:00:00Z

Special 5 Ships & Giggles

Special 5 Ships & Giggles

  • 2020-08-15T20:00:00Z45m

Funny moments from the singer's series of voyages around the world.

2020-12-18T21:00:00Z

Special 6 2020 Special

Special 6 2020 Special

  • 2020-12-18T21:00:00Z45m

The singer recalls two festive cruises in an edition featuring previously unseen footage. She starts on the SS Antoinette, travelling up the Rhine, then visits some of the world's best Christmas markets sampling traditional food and drink and getting to grips with unique customs. The Wakefield wonder then goes in search for a Nordic Crimbo on board the Norwegian institution the Coastal Express. Starting in Bergen, Jane feasts her eyes on the world's largest Gingerbread City then continues her cruise to visit Scandinavia's biggest natural aquarium for an encounter with a swimming Santa.

Returning to her Scottish roots, Jane McDonald starts her journey in Edinburgh, enjoying the sights and sounds at the city's spectacular Christmas market. Travelling north to the snow-capped hills and mountains, she meets friends old and new, enjoying a warm Highland welcome with whisky-tasting, bauble-making and candlelit carols with children.

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