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Jane McDonald Launches Channel 5 Series From Pole to Pole With Antarctic Debut

The six-part travel project begins in Antarctica, with new episodes following her route toward the Arctic.

Overview

  • The premiere aired on 2 January on Channel 5, with the episode available to watch on the channel’s catch-up service.
  • The opening leg features Winter Island excursions, zodiac and kayak outings, and close views of icebergs and wildlife.
  • On camera she reflected on seizing opportunities, saying, “Tomorrow is never promised,” as she set the tone for the journey.
  • The episode also highlighted shipboard life, including dinner with fellow travellers Martin, Chris Lynn and Michael among 224 guests.
  • Channel 5 says the six-part journey will progress north on Scenic Eclipse and Emerald Sakara via stops such as South Georgia, Uruguay, Brazil and Norway, with episode two due 9 January at 9pm.