The Cruise (1998)
Synopsis
The classic docusoap that made singer Jane McDonald a star. Set sail with the crew of the luxury cruise ship Galaxy as it glides across the Caribbean Sea.
Network
BBC One
Episodes
Let the Dream Begin
Classic docusoap featuring singer Jane McDonald. Go behind the scenes of luxury cruise ship Galaxy as she sails around the Caribbean.
Stranded in Paradise
Classic docusoap featuring singer Jane McDonald. The Galaxy pulls into Jamaica for Christmas, but only cocktail waiter Granville can go home. Meanwhile, Jane is reunited with her Danish boyfriend.
Scotty to the Rescue
Classic travelogue featuring Jane McDonald. It's New Year on the Galaxy, and Scotty, the ship's madcap DJ, takes charge of the new high-tech disco. Jane helps with the countdown to midnight.
Life's a Beach
The ship sails into the western Caribbean. Mrs Goodman, angry about being on the wrong cruise, demands compensation. Scotty drags Jane up a waterfall in Jamaica. When they return to the ship, Jane is given her first audience ratings, and Scotty receives some shattering news.
Double or Quits
Classic docusoap with Jane McDonald. A couple, who have run away to sea, work to try to save money for a new home, while a professional gambler plans to take the casino by storm.
Stormin' Norman
Professional gambler Norman crosses swords with the ship's casino, while casino workers Dale and Mary embark on a perilous jet-skiing trip in Jamaica. Jane is still seeking that elusive standing ovation.
Break a Leg
Classic docusoap with singer Jane McDonald. Lead dancer Philip has had a fall, so Jack steps in from the chorus. Jane visits a medium, while Dale and Mary buy roller blades.
Dancing with Dolphins
Classic docusoap with singer Jane McDonald. While Jack gets ready to take on injured Philip's demanding dance role, he and Michele still find time to commune with a school of dolphins in Mexico.
Lights, Camera, Action
Classic docusoap with singer Jane McDonald. Panic sets in as the singers and dancers are given just three days to stage a musical extravaganza.
First Night Nerves
After three days rehearsal, the ship's new show goes on tonight. But not before an emergency dress rehearsal at which Michelle, the lead singer, tests out her ravaged voice. Meanwhile, Jane has a makeover in the ship's hairdressers, and Dale and Mary go for a romantic rafting trip in Jamaica.
Le Grand Buffet
Classic docusoap with Jane McDonald. Sean the juggler confronts 300 born-again Christians, Jane has a crisis on stage when half the audience walk out, and the galley serves up a sumptuous buffet.
Teach Me Tonight
Classic docusoap with singer Jane McDonald. Romance is in the air when Laura marries Gary in the ship's disco. And it's Jane's last chance to get the standing ovation she's been dreaming of.
Cast
Details
Original Title
The Cruise
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
12