Britain's Greatest Ships: The Queen Elizabeth

We share an inside look at this 92,000-tonne ship, designed to double as a transatlantic express and a cruise ship. Our cameras were there at the laying of her keel; we follow the building of her superstructure, the installation of the massive engines, the fitting out of sumptuous staterooms, recruitment of exceptional staff - from the captain to the crew.

Part two dives into the story of the great engineering endeavour, brought alive by unique archive film of the first Queen Elizabeth and the legendary Queen Mary. We explore how the Queen Elizabeth has built upon the successful qualities of its predecessors and how it has steered away from their shortcomings.