Susan Calman to take over TV travel series

Susan Calman is taking over from Jane McDonald, who hosted the series for four-and-a-half years.

On Twitter, Calman said: “*Exciting announcement klaxon* Cruising with Susan Calman is a thing! And it’s happening! Delighted to be presenting two more shows for the wonderful @ channel5_tv. It’s going to be a busy year!!”

She has previously presented Secret Scotland on the channel, uncovering untold tales behind some of the country’s iconic locations.

Calman said: “I can’t wait to go on exciting voyages and incredible journeys and take the wonderful viewers with me.

“It’s the start of a magnificent chapter and I can’t wait to get going.”

Ben Frow, director of programming at Channel 5, said he is “cock-a-hoop” Calman accepted the job.