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  • 2018-06-08T20:00:00Z on Channel 5
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  • 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...

4 episodes

Season Premiere

2018-06-08T20:00:00Z

4x01 Australia and New Zealand, Part 1

Season Premiere

4x01 Australia and New Zealand, Part 1

  • 2018-06-08T20:00:00Z45m

Part one of two. The presenter takes on Australia and New Zealand, beginning her adventures in Sydney, where she experiences the highlights on an open top bus tour. Next stop is a backstage pass to the world-famous Sydney Opera house. Next stop is Tasmania, where she visits a local wildlife sanctuary and its volunteers, comes face to face with its furry residents, and has a run-in with a cheeky wombat. Her first step onto New Zealand soil is at Dunedin, which is rich in Scottish heritage. Later, she heads on to Christchurch, a city devastated by earthquakes.

Part two of two. The presenter's trip to Australia and New Zealand concludes as she visit the North Island, known for its outdoor activities and adventures. She begins in Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, before travelling 900m above sea level to take part in quad-biking. The ship then sails north to Napier, where Jane takes a bus trip to meet a traditional Maori tribe, before arriving in Rotorua, a place famous for its dramatic landscapes.

2018-06-22T20:00:00Z

4x03 South America, Part 1

4x03 South America, Part 1

  • 2018-06-22T20:00:00Z45m

Jane sails around South America in style aboard an ultra-luxury ship. Starting in Valparaíso, she embraces her inner Banksy on a street art tour, before beginning her journey south along the Chilean coast. A few days later she reaches the breathtaking glacier on Laguna San Rafael. Here, Jane partakes in the customary and traditional drinking of whisky on ice directly from the glacier. She then ventures further south into deepest Patagonia, stopping off in Punta Arenas. Back on board the ship, Jane enjoys a tour of the bridge with the captain as they make their way to the Falklands.

Season Finale

2018-06-29T20:00:00Z

4x04 South America, Part 2

Season Finale

4x04 South America, Part 2

  • 2018-06-29T20:00:00Z45m

The singer concludes her trip to South America by stopping off in Argentina, where she visits the largest Welsh settlement outside of Wales before finding out about the life of former first lady Eva Peron in Buenos Aires. She then sails to Uruguay's capital Montevideo, where she seeks shelter from the rain in one of the country's oldest wineries.

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