Great British Ships: 2x2

The Queen Mary: Britain's First Super Liner

Rob Bell investigates the history of ocean liner the SS Queen Mary, finding out how the largest ship of its day could also become the fastest – achieving speeds that few large ships can match even 80 years later. On the passenger decks, he savours the art deco craftsmanship that made the vessel the much-loved `floating gentleman’s club”, where royalty rubbed shoulders with movie stars.