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Holidaying with Jane McDonald - Episode Guide

Season 1

Corfu, Lisbon & the Lake District

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Jan 3, 2020 (60 min)

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On a sight-seeing safari tour on the Greek Island of Corfu, Jane enjoys a local liqueur at a kumquat distillery, before being whisked away on a speedboat tour of the western coast. Her first guest is TV presenter and former Strictly winner Ore Oduba, who indulges in a luxury three-day tour of the Lake District. Finally, former royal reporter Jennie Bond takes her best friend Sue on a fun trip to Portugal's vibrant capital, Lisbon.

Bucharest, North Wales & Ibiza

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Jan 10, 2020 (60 min)

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The singer heads for a weekend break to the Romanian capital Bucharest, where she explores the old town on foot, takes a food and culture tour round the culinary hotspots and drives a mini racing car around the famous landmarks. Model and presenter Jodie Kidd takes her partner on a staycation weekend in north Wales. They take the 120-year-old steam train up Snowdon mountain, explore the magical village of Portmerion, and learn to surf in Wales' only artificial surfing lagoon. Plus, Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon (Bethany Platt) takes her mother on a relaxing weekend trip to Ibiza.

Manhattan, Lake Annency & Devon

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Jan 17, 2020 (60 min)

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Jane heads to New York and stays in the heart of Manhattan - Times Square. She has a caricature done in Central Park, enjoys a personal shopping experience, and has a helicopter ride over the city. Joining her to explore is former Olympic athlete Greg Rutherford, along with his wife Susie and two children. They stay in a 5-Star hotel on the shores of Lake Annecy in the French Alps. Plus, Angellica Bell enjoys a staycation weekend in Devon, residing in a quirky beach hut in Babbacombe Bay.

Sitges, Berlin and the Highlands

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Jan 24, 2020 (60 min)

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Jane stays in the Spanish beach resort of Sitges and goes for a day trip to neighbouring city of Barcelona, while Lesley Joseph heads on a coach tour to the Highlands of Scotland, where she visits Inveraray, Fort William and Loch Lomond. Gaby Roslin samples a city break to Berlin, where she visits Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburg Gate and the East Gallery, and takes a ride on a helium balloon to see the city.

Valletta, Granada and Northern Ireland

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Jan 31, 2020 (60 min)

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The singer takes in Valletta, tiny capital of the Mediterranean island nation of Malta, by land and sea. Tommy Walsh enjoys an escorted tour of Spain, where he visits the Plaza de Espania in Seville and enjoys a horse and carriage ride round the centre. He also goes to Granada, where he visits the Alhambra and is treated to a flamenco show. Plus, Chris Bisson explores Northern Ireland's coastline, replete with waterfalls and kayaking opportunities. There's also time to absorb the centre of Belfast on a black cab tour of the city.

York

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Feb 7, 2020 (60 min)

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The singer visits York, where she gets to grips with the city's past with a history walk and a ghost tour. She also manages to cram in a flight on a 1940s tiger moth plane, a visit to the Viking museum and a trip to Bettys cafe. James and Ola Jordan head to an adults-only inclusive hotel on the island of Crete, just outside Rethymmon, where they indulge in some peace and quiet with walks around the town, lots of delicious food, a massage and a boat trip. Plus, Johnny Ball takes a solo trip to Pisa, exploring the city on bicycle before exploring heading onwards to Siena.

Season 2

Las Vegas

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Jan 6, 2023 (60 min)

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Using the famous Caesars Palace as her base, Jane shows viewers there is more to Las Vegas than the casinos. With new friends joining her for the adventures, she flies high above the famous Strip on a zip wire, tests her stamina at one of the city's 'all you can eat' buffets, plunges off the side of an 800-foot building and hits the high notes when she sings on stage with her teen idol, Donny Osmond.

Mexico

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Jan 13, 2023 (60 min)

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The singer visits Puerto Vallarta on Mexico's Pacific west coast, famed for its golden beaches, dramatic jungles and vibrant culture. She explores the rain forest on a quad bike, rides the waves in a surfer's paradise, and takes to horseback for a polo lesson from a world champion.

Cyprus

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Jan 20, 2023 (60 min)

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The singer takes a trip to Cyprus, where she delves into the myths and legends that surround this sun-soaked Ionian region. Jane visits the birthplace of goddess Aphrodite before meeting with friends to set sail and snorkel in the crystal clear, fish-filled blue lagoon. Exploring secret areas off the beaten track, the presenter also ventures into the sleepy, traditional and hidden villages.

Season 3

Kenya

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Apr 27, 2023

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The singer discovers the majestic continent of Africa. Starting her trip in Kenya, Jane experiences the wonder of the wild on her first safari. From her tented camp in Laikipia, a remote location famed for its wildlife and conservation, she'll wake before dawn for sunrise game drives. She also spends a night sleeping under the stars.

The Seychelles

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: May 4, 2023

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The singer visits the beautiful beaches of Mahe, one of the Seychelles' most iconic islands. As she goes snorkelling with conservationists in the crystal-clear Indian ocean, Jane uncovers the beauty of the coral reefs teeming with life. A trip across the palm-fringed island sees her creating a silk sarong before a trip to the market in the capital, Victoria.

Cape Verde

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: May 11, 2023

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Travelling to the archipelago of Cape Verde, 350 miles off the coast of West Africa, Jane uncovers the unspoilt island of Sal. Exploring the laid-back area by bike, she experiences a mirage, goes fishing for a feast, and works out with at a beach gym, before floating her cares away in a salt lake in the centre of a volcano.

Magical Morocco

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: May 18, 2023

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The singer discovers the majestic continent of Africa, unearths the secrets hidden in the markets of Marrakech, and learns the art of haggling. Wanting to discover the outer reaches of the Red City, she takes a tour with a difference when she jumps in a sidecar and gets motorbiked to the city's historic mosque, before enjoying roast lamb in all its glory. Finally, showing there's more to this city than the souks, Jane takes a daring dune buggy drive to the desert before enjoying a Moorish Moroccan feast.

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