Jane McDonald & Friends - Channel 5

Jane McDonald & Friends Friday 6th Jluy

Dust off that glitterball – television's favourite cruise ship crooner Jane McDonald is back to entertain us on Channel 5

She’s barely had time to collect her thoughts after her latest cruising adventures, but Jane McDonald is back to put a bit of showbiz sparkle into Friday nights with the second run of her glossy entertainment extravaganza.

TV Times asks her what’s it like to be back for a second run of Jane McDonald & Friends.

'We hoped people would like it, so to come back is spectacular. It’s just fantastic, escapist telly with big stars and a fabulous stage,' explains Jane.

'There’s something for everybody. I wanted to do feel-good telly you can watch with your granny or your kids, like we used to have.

'So many people say they watch it with all the family; there’s nothing offensive, and that’s lovely for me,' says Jane.

As well as belting out some glorious tunes, she’s also chatting to, and singing with, celebrity pals Johnny Partridge and Rose Royce’s Gwen Dickey.

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Jane McDonald & Friends returns for a second series

Jane also demonstrates her very special bond with the public as she surprises more deserving people who have helped their communities.

So settle down for a good old sing-song, a bit of a boogie and maybe a few tears!

TV Times rating *****

Mandy Cooper
TV Times Highlights Editor

As TV Times Highlights Editor I get to hear about all the latest TV shows coming soon. Here at TVT HQ we are in the privileged position of selecting the best programmes from across all the channels and streaming platforms. Our mission is to make it easier for our readers to decide what to watch - and give them lots of choice of genres - all the latest shows, plus some nostalgic choices we call hidden gems, too. My career began with a postgraduate degree in periodical journalism (ahem, yes old school!) in 1991 and I’ve worked in TV media since 2000.