Chris Frame: Cruise & Maritime Broadcast Expert
Global commentary on ocean liners, cruise industry trends, maritime history, and aviation. Available for live TV, radio, and documentary commentary at short notice.
Producer & Media Enquiries
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Location & Availability: Available globally for live broadcast via Teams, Zoom, or studio linkup.
Expert Topics: Cruise line operations, maritime history, Queen Mary 2 & QE2, ocean liner safety & technology, aviation history.
Recent Live Broadcast & TV Coverage
Channel 9 Australia: Farewell to P&O Cruises
Saying goodbye to a beloved cruise line is hard. More so when it’s been such a big part of my maritime history career. When the P&O Cruises brand was closed down in 2025, many television, radio and newspapers called on me for comment.
Channel 7 News: Queen Anne Maiden Australian Calls
A new ship’s first arrival is always a special occasion. Even more so when it’s the first new ship for a legendary brand. Add that it’s the first Cunard ship built in over a decade, and you get a media spectacle. In 2025 I was part of the media event to welcome the new Queen Anne to Australia.
Nine News Queensland: P&O Cruises 90th Anniversary
On-camera commentary celebrating 90 years of P&O cruise history in Australia, broadcast live from aboard Pacific Encounter.
International Television & Feature Documentaries
Channel 5 (UK): The QE2 Feature Documentary
Featured expert in Channel 5’s two-part documentary detailing the engineering, service history, and cultural significance of the QE2 from construction to retirement.
BBC Television: Inside Out
Contributed expert analysis for the BBC’s 50th-anniversary tribute to the QE2, discussing her design legacy alongside former captains and crew.
BBC Television: Heir Hunters
Featured maritime historian for two episodes detailing Cunard Line’s transatlantic history and World War II convoy operations.
National Network Interviews
ABC Radio: Conversations with Sarah Kanowski
In-depth feature interview broadcast nationally across Australia exploring ocean liner history and modern cruising trends.
Channel 7 Sunrise: Live At-Sea Satellite Interview
Broadcast live via satellite from the Great Australian Bight to analyze the historical significance of Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth meeting in Sydney Harbour.
Nine News Network (Perth & Adelaide)
Led national media tours and delivered on-camera commentary across multiple capital cities for major ocean liner calls and anniversaries.
Print & Digital Features
Business News Podcast
In-depth interview covering cruise industry economic impacts, passenger trends, and maritime publishing.
