The QE2

Name: The QE2
Released: 2018-02-06T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Documentary

Exploring the history of the Queen Elizabeth 2 liner, which was one of the most influential maritime designs in British history. Featuring interviews with the QE2's crew and the workers who built her.

2018 · 1h 0m

Director Andy Robbins

EPISODE 1

The World's Greatest Cruise Ship

One of the grandest vessels to ever set sail was the Queen Elizabeth 2. She very nearly didn't come into existence at all as strikes and looting blighted her creation. Then on her naming day, Her Majesty the Queen had a surprise for everyone.

44 min
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

To keep the QE2 afloat financially its owners came up with an innovative way to keep passengers spending, by installing shops and a casino, an idea that has been replicated countless times since. With many passengers being wealthy widows, the company employed male dance hosts to keep them happy.

43 min

Andy Robbins

Director
Michael Wadding

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Andy Robbins

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Jeff Anderson

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