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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>12\/10\/2023<\/p>\n
MSC VIRTUOSA TO STAR IN NEW CHANNEL 5
\nSERIES THE GOOD SHIP MURDER<\/h3>\n\n- MSC Virtuosa will serve as the backdrop for Channel 5\u2019s newest drama series, The Good Ship Murder.<\/li>\n
- The mystery drama will premiere at 9pm on Friday 13th October 2023 on Channel 5.<\/li>\n
- MSC Virtuosa features 10 dining venues, 21 bars, 5 swimming pools, world-class entertainment, and Rob, the first-ever humanoid robotic bartender at sea.<\/li>\n
- MSC Virtuosa is currently sailing from Southampton this month, and after the winter season in The Middle East, will return to the UK in Spring 2024.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
London, UK 12 October 2023<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 MSC Virtuosa will serve as the backdrop for\u00a0Channel 5<\/strong>\u2019s newest drama series,\u00a0The Good Ship Murder<\/strong>, which will premiere at 9pm on Friday 13th October 2023 on Channel 5. The show is produced by Clapperboard, in association with Fifth Season.<\/p>\nThe hour-long mystery drama has been filmed on board the MSC Cruises ship, which\u00a0sails from Southampton<\/strong>\u00a0for the warmer waters of\u00a0The Mediterranean<\/strong>. Each episode is set to take place in a new destination including\u00a0Lisbon<\/strong>,\u00a0Valencia<\/strong>,\u00a0Barcelona<\/strong>,\u00a0Le Havre<\/strong>,\u00a0Valletta<\/strong>\u00a0and more.<\/p>\nThe series will see Shayne Ward play cruise ship singer and ex detective Jack Grayling as well as Catherine Tyldesley as first officer Kate Woods. Together they solve a spate of mysterious incidents around different areas of the luxury liner, from the\u00a0Carousel Lounge<\/strong>\u00a0to the\u00a0MSC Yacht Club<\/a>. Claire Sweeney also joins the cast as Entertainment Manager, Beverley Carnell.<\/p>\nAntonio Paradiso, MSC Cruises\u2019 UK & Ireland Managing Director, said<\/strong>: \u201cThis new series with Channel 5 will bring the magnificence of MSC Virtuosa into living rooms across the country, giving viewers an inside look into life onboard one of our world-class ships. The audience will not only be captivated by the thrilling storyline of The Good Ship Murder but the impressive and innovative array of features guests of all ages enjoy.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\nViewers can experience MSC Virtuosa for themselves as the ship is currently\u00a0sailing from Southampton this month<\/strong>\u00a0to destinations such as\u00a0The Netherlands<\/strong>,\u00a0Ireland<\/strong>,\u00a0France<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Spain<\/strong>, and after the winter season in\u00a0The Middle East<\/strong>, will return to the UK in Spring 2024.<\/p>\nMSC Virtuosa launched in November 2019 and is the second of the cruise line’s Meraviglia-plus Class ships, accommodating over 6,000 guests. The ship features\u00a010 dining venues<\/strong>,\u00a021 bars<\/strong>,\u00a05 swimming pools<\/strong>,\u00a0world-class entertainment<\/strong>, and Rob,\u00a0the first-ever humanoid robotic bartender at sea<\/strong>.<\/p>\nViewers should\u00a0tune into Channel 5 every Friday at 9pm to watch The Good Ship Murder<\/strong>\u00a0and see the mystery unfold on board MSC Virtuosa.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>DISCOVER WHERE THE SERIES WAS SET<\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/msccruises.co.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/msc-virtuosa-cabin.png\")
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<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Enjoy an experience full of comfort and style on board MSC Virtuosa<\/h4>\n
London, UK 12 October 2023<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 MSC Virtuosa will serve as the backdrop for\u00a0Channel 5<\/strong>\u2019s newest drama series,\u00a0The Good Ship Murder<\/strong>, which will premiere at 9pm on Friday 13th October 2023 on Channel 5. The show is produced by Clapperboard, in association with Fifth Season.<\/p>\n The hour-long mystery drama has been filmed on board the MSC Cruises ship, which\u00a0sails from Southampton<\/strong>\u00a0for the warmer waters of\u00a0The Mediterranean<\/strong>. Each episode is set to take place in a new destination including\u00a0Lisbon<\/strong>,\u00a0Valencia<\/strong>,\u00a0Barcelona<\/strong>,\u00a0Le Havre<\/strong>,\u00a0Valletta<\/strong>\u00a0and more.<\/p>\n The series will see Shayne Ward play cruise ship singer and ex detective Jack Grayling as well as Catherine Tyldesley as first officer Kate Woods. Together they solve a spate of mysterious incidents around different areas of the luxury liner, from the\u00a0Carousel Lounge<\/strong>\u00a0to the\u00a0MSC Yacht Club<\/a>. Claire Sweeney also joins the cast as Entertainment Manager, Beverley Carnell.<\/p>\n Antonio Paradiso, MSC Cruises\u2019 UK & Ireland Managing Director, said<\/strong>: \u201cThis new series with Channel 5 will bring the magnificence of MSC Virtuosa into living rooms across the country, giving viewers an inside look into life onboard one of our world-class ships. The audience will not only be captivated by the thrilling storyline of The Good Ship Murder but the impressive and innovative array of features guests of all ages enjoy.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n Viewers can experience MSC Virtuosa for themselves as the ship is currently\u00a0sailing from Southampton this month<\/strong>\u00a0to destinations such as\u00a0The Netherlands<\/strong>,\u00a0Ireland<\/strong>,\u00a0France<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Spain<\/strong>, and after the winter season in\u00a0The Middle East<\/strong>, will return to the UK in Spring 2024.<\/p>\n MSC Virtuosa launched in November 2019 and is the second of the cruise line’s Meraviglia-plus Class ships, accommodating over 6,000 guests. The ship features\u00a010 dining venues<\/strong>,\u00a021 bars<\/strong>,\u00a05 swimming pools<\/strong>,\u00a0world-class entertainment<\/strong>, and Rob,\u00a0the first-ever humanoid robotic bartender at sea<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Viewers should\u00a0tune into Channel 5 every Friday at 9pm to watch The Good Ship Murder<\/strong>\u00a0and see the mystery unfold on board MSC Virtuosa.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>DISCOVER WHERE THE SERIES WAS SET<\/h2>\n
<\/span><\/li><\/span><\/li><\/span><\/li><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Enjoy an experience full of comfort and style on board MSC Virtuosa<\/h4>\n