Chris Frame

I was first offered a chance to speak on TV news about the QE2’s retirement back in 2008. It was a bit of a daunting prospect; the camera, the journalist… what if I made a mistake?!

But as soon as they started recording and asked me about the ship, the nerves went away. I was speaking about my passion except this time, it was reaching thousands of people… epic!

Since then I’ve been interviewed as a cruise ship, ocean liner and aviation expert many times. I still get a few butterflies, but I love it!

Some highlights are shown below. If you’d like me to be involved in your documentary, news piece or radio show, get in touch. 

BBC Heir Hunters.

This has to be one of my favourite media experiences. In 2015 I was interviewed for BBC television’s Heir Hunters show. The show follows a team of experts searching for the heirs to lost fortunes. In this episode the key link was a connection to the Cunard Line. I spoke about the history of the Cunard Line and its significance in the transatlantic race. 

In 2017 I was invited back to Heir Hunters for an upcoming episode that will air in 2018. This time the topic was convoy shipping during World War II. 

The episode is available to watch on BBC iPlayer, however if you’re living outside of the UK you can see a preview of the episode. Click here to view.

Sky News National TV Live Interviews

In 2017 and 2015 I was invited to speak on Sky News about Cunard’s Royal Rendezvous Celebrations in Sydney Harbour. These were live interviews in their Sydney ‘studio’, which in actuality is the interviewee sitting in a small room with a lapel mic and ear piece speaking to an unmanned camera. But despite the rather daunting setup it was a brilliant experience and the interview lasted for about 15 minutes; though at the time it felt much quicker. As they say, time flies when you’re having fun! The 2017 interview focused on the Royal Rendezvous of Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth while the 2015 piece covered the Cunard 175 Celebrations. 

2017 Interview: 

2015 Interview: 

ABC Conversations with Richard Fidler. 

I guess I better admit it…I listen to talk radio on the ABC. If you’re not a fan don’t judge - I also listen to FM! One of the best shows on Australian talkback is ‘Conversations’ - a show that dedicates an hour a day for an in-depth chat about someone or something interesting. It was a real treat to be invited to share the ocean liner story on the show… I only wish we had two or three hours! The interview was broadcast nationally across Australia, but you can listen to it now regardless of where you live - click here to listen. 

Sunrise - Channel 7 - Royal Rendezvous.

I was aboard the P&O cruise ship Aurora when Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth met in Sydney Harbour in early 2017. Channel 7’s popular morning programme Sunrise was covering the visit of the two ships, and spoke with the journalist covering the event about the history of Cunard’s Queens in Sydney.

This history dates back to World War II when both the Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth met in the harbour to collect Aussie troops bound for the middle east. 

With me being at sea, it looked as if a television interview might be impossible, however thanks to the high quality satellite internet signal aboard Aurora and modern wonders such as Skype, we were able to film my interview from the middle of the Great Australian Bight aboard Aurora, and it was streamed to Channel 7. 

The video can be viewed by clicking here.

BBC Television - Inside and Out.

2017 marked the 50th Anniversary of the QE2’s launch, which was a big deal for us. Rachelle and I had a book due out in September all about the QE2, and I was scheduled to lecture aboard the Queen Elizabeth during the QE2 50h Anniversary Celebration Cruise.

To celebrate the ship’s anniversary, the BBC show ‘Inside and Out’ produced a tribute episode all about the ship and her impact on Southampton. I was interviewed aboard the Queen Mary 2 about the history of QE2; and the show also featured Captain Ian McNaugh, the ship’s last master, as well as Bob and Francis Spears who sailed on QE2 over 40 times.

The picture below is of the four of us aboard QM2. You can see the BBC Episode here.

Southern Cross News Hobart 2017.

When QM2 visited Tasmania for the first time, I was interviewed by Southern Cross News about the ship and her impact on the Hobart economy. I had actually left QM2 that morning to fly home and so the interview was conducted in the airport carpark just moments before I was due to catch my flight! 

Nine News Perth QM2 2015.

During Queen Mary 2’s call to Perth, Western Australia, I was lucky to lead a media tour of the ship and spoke with Channel 9 about the history of this great liner.

Nine News Adelaide QM2 2015.

During Queen Mary 2’s call to Adelaide in South Australia, I was asked to host a media tour of the ship. Here, I spoke with Channel 9 about the history of the QM2. 

Nine News Adelaide QM2 Interview

Back in 2014 I was interviewed aboard QM2 as part of a feature being done for the ship’s visit to Adelaide. It was great to share some QM2’s historical insights. 

Channel 9 QM2 Interview

During Queen Mary 2’s call to Perth, Western Australia, I was invited to speak about the significance of this ship, the largest and most extravagant ocean liner ever built. 

Business News Podcast

Last year, I showed journalist Mark Pownall and photographer Attila Csaszar from Business News around the Queen Mary 2 while it was in Fremantle, Western Australia. The purpose of the tour was to show Mark the interior as he was writing a piece about our book - QM2: A Photographic Journey.

During the tour we got chatting about my connection to Ocean Liners and cruising. Mark invited me to speak on his popular Business News podcast about the impact that cruising has in Australia, the big cruising trends and my love of ocean liner history.  

Airlines and Aviation.

On a number of occasions. I’ve been interviewed by Channel 9 Perth about aviation - here are a few of these stories. 

Regional Express Interview.

Scoot Airlines Interview.

A few more radio interviews.

Conversations with Richard Fidler - ABC National - Click here to listen.

Hybrid Airship - ABC The World Today - Click here to listen. 

Ovation of the Seas - ABC Sydney - Click here to listen.

Ovation of the Seas - ABC Adelaide - Click here to listen. 

Cruising Boom - Oliver Peterson Drive 6PR Perth - Click here to listen. 

Ocean Liner vs. Cruise Ship with Tony McManus - 6PR - Click here to listen.

Cruising in Australia - ABC Nightlife - Click here (starts at 1:13:05).

Queen Mary 2 in Darwin - Hot 100 Radio - Click here to listen.

The Last Great Ocean Liner with Gillian O'Shaughnnessy - ABC 720 - Click here to listen.

SS United States - ABC 720 Breakfast with Eoin Cameron - Click here to listen.

Some of my press / news website interviews.

Ovation of the Seas - The West Australian - Click here to read. 

Cunard’s 175th - BBC News - Click here to read.

Chris Frame on QM2 - Travelbelles - Click here to read. 

Fremantle says goodbye to QE2 - ABC News - Click here to read.

Lusitania Remembered - Afloat - Click here to read.

Some aviation articles and travel reviews.

Cathay Pacific The Wing Review - Luxury Travel Magazine - Click here to read.

Cathay Pacific The Pier Review - Luxury Travel Magazine - Click here to read.

Virgin Australia Business Class Flight Review - Luxury Travel Magazine - Click here to read.

British Airways Club World Flight Review - Luxury Travel Magazine - Click here to read.

Qantas in Perth: A Changed Landscape - Australian Aviation - Click here to read.

Virgin’s Push for Perth - Australian Aviation - Click here to read.

Virgin’s New Perth Terminal - Australian Aviation -  Click here to read.

New Qantas Lounge Lifts Perth - Australian Aviation - Click here to read.