The QE2

4:40 AM to 5:30 AM

Saturday 6 September

QE2: Cruise Ship, Warship, Money Pit

Season 1 Episode 2 of 2

Part two of two. 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 also employed male dance hosts to keep them happy

The QE2 airs on 5 HD at 4:40 AM, Saturday 6 September. (Subtitles, repeat, sign language.)

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Andy Robbins

Director

Michael Wadding

Series Producer

Jeff Anderson

Executive Producer