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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.

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1. Let the Dream Begin
1. 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.
⏱ 29 mins
Your Time
Thu 03 Sep · 19:00
UK
Thu 03 Sep · 19:00
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2. Stranded in Paradise
2. 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.
⏱ 29 mins
Your Time
Thu 03 Sep · 19:30
UK
Thu 03 Sep · 19:30
Channel
Repeat
Episode
1. 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.
⏱ 29 mins
Time
Your Time
Thu 03 Sep · 19:00
UK
Thu 03 Sep · 19:00
Channel
Repeat
Episode
2. 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.
⏱ 29 mins
Time
Your Time
Thu 03 Sep · 19:30
UK
Thu 03 Sep · 19:30

Available for Streaming

Episodes 12. Teach Me Tonight

12. 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.
Duration: 28 mins First broadcast: 18 Feb 1998
Availability: Available for over a year (until 20 Jul 2031)
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Episodes 11. Le Grand Buffet

11. 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.
Duration: 29 mins First broadcast: 17 Feb 1998
Availability: Available for over a year (until 20 Jul 2031)
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Episodes 10. First Night Nerves

10. First Night Nerves

Classic docusoap with singer Jane McDonald. 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.
Duration: 28 mins First broadcast: 11 Feb 1998
Availability: Available for over a year (until 20 Jul 2031)
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Episodes 9. Lights, Camera, Action

9. 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.
Duration: 29 mins First broadcast: 10 Feb 1998
Availability: Available for over a year (until 20 Jul 2031)
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Episodes 8. Dancing with Dolphins

8. 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.
Duration: 28 mins First broadcast: 4 Feb 1998
Availability: Available for over a year (until 20 Jul 2031)
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Episodes 7. Break a Leg

7. 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.
Duration: 29 mins First broadcast: 3 Feb 1998
Availability: Available for over a year (until 20 Jul 2031)
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Episodes 6. Stormin' Norman

6. Stormin' Norman

Classic docusoap. 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.
Duration: 28 mins First broadcast: 28 Jan 1998
Availability: Available for over a year (until 20 Jul 2031)
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Episodes 5. Double or Quits

5. 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.
Duration: 29 mins First broadcast: 27 Jan 1998
Availability: Available for over a year (until 20 Jul 2031)
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Episodes 4. Life's a Beach

4. Life's a Beach

Classic docusoap featuring singer Jane McDonald. Jane is given her first audience ratings, and Scotty receives some shattering news.
Duration: 29 mins First broadcast: 21 Jan 1998
Availability: Available for over a year (until 20 Jul 2031)
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Episodes 3. Scotty to the Rescue

3. Scotty to the Rescue

Classic docusoap 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.
Duration: 29 mins First broadcast: 20 Jan 1998
Availability: Available for over a year (until 20 Jul 2031)
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Episodes 2. Stranded in Paradise

2. 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.
Duration: 29 mins First broadcast: 14 Jan 1998
Availability: Available for over a year (until 20 Jul 2031)
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Episodes 1. Let the Dream Begin

1. 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.
Duration: 29 mins First broadcast: 13 Jan 1998
Availability: Available for over a year (until 20 Jul 2031)
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The Cruise FAQs

When is The Cruise next on?

The next broadcast of The Cruise airs at Thu 03 Sep · 19:00(UK: Thu 03 Sep · 19:00) on BBC Three.

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