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- The 'Queen Elizabeth 2', or 'QE2' as she is commonly known was the flagship of the 'Cunard Line' for nearly 40 years. 'QE2' made her maiden voyage in 1969 and was one of the last great Transatlantic liners. At over 70,000 ton, 963 feet long and later in her service, a top speed of 32 knots. With the latest technology used, the statistics shows that the 'QE2' was one of the fastest and grandest passenger vessels ever built. In this 'Channel 5' (UK) documentary, we learn about this gem of British maritime history with its fine prestige and magnificent persona. With its many highs to the occasional lows, the 'QE2' is arguably the most famous liner in the world.
- The three-part, one-hour episodes series 'Inside the QE2 Hotel' has exclusive access to the 'Queen Elizabeth 2' ship (QE2), now docked permanently in Dubai's 'Mina Rashid Marina' for just under two years. In the 'QE2's time as an operating ocean liner, it transported rock stars and royalty, circumnavigated the world 25 times and even served the 'Royal Navy' as a support vessel in the 'Falklands Conflict' in 1982. The episodes document whether the hotel will sink or swim during the ongoing multi-million pound refurbishment, and with a new team in charge.
- 'BBC: Timewatch' joins the crew and passengers on board Britain's favourite ship as the 'QE2' leaves Southampton for the last time and glides gracefully into retirement. The world's longest-serving and best-loved cruise ship has come a long way since her humble beginnings as piles of steel and timber on the River Clyde. Overcoming technical problems, rogue waves and even bomb threats, she has enjoyed an eventful and colourful career that has won the hearts of millions. A proud reminder of the dazzling golden era of ocean liners, she is a time capsule offering a tantalising peek into a distant age of discovery and decadence. Built at the end of the swinging sixties, she defied cultural trends and became a reassuring bastion of Britishness and tradition in an ever-changing world. In this warm, celebratory film, we bid a fond farewell to the 'QE2' and - with exclusive access to the final voyage - look back over four glittering decades on the high seas.
- Passengers from the 'Queen Mary 2' swap ships and check in to the 'QE2'. Burns Night celebrations demand that haggis be on the menu, but can ingredients be sourced in the UAE?
- In the 2nd of a 3 part documentary series, following life aboard the 'QE2', the most famous ocean liner in the world and now a floating hotel in Dubai, UAE. It's mid February and Valentine's Day sees two big events happening on board - a lavish brunch for 450 people in the main dining room, followed by a romantic opera gala dinner out on deck. With the guests paying a premium for both, expectations are high. However, a late delivery threatens to derail the fine cuisine preparations and - adding to the presage of doom - a storm spotted on the horizon seems set to put the open-air element of the gathering at risk on cancellation.
- The 'QE2's most important dining establishment, the historic 'Queen's Grill' undergoes a significant renovation. The designers are under pressure to deliver the update by the deadline with 'Time of the essence', if the venue is to be completed to suit the needs and demands of the modern visitors and tourists. Chef Dino and his staff are on their eighth tasting for the new menu - which still has not satisfied the 'QE2's owners. Issues also arise with the custom-made furniture for the ship's biggest suites, and the arrival of the replacement pieces interferes with a glamorous promotional photo shoot. There is also an inspirational reunion by the 'Hypher' family with many fond memories of what the 'QE2' represented.
- To keep the QE2 afloat financially its owners came up with an innovative way to keep passengers spending, by installing a casino and shops. The company also hired male dance hosts to entertain wealthy widows.