Trainspotting with Francis Bourgeois
★ 8 · 2022 · Documentary
The TikTok sensation, Francis Bourgeois, will give audiences and his guests a glimpse into the art of wild transpotting.
Episodes
1. Francis halts Aisling Bea from BIG embarrassment13m · Meeting comedian Aisling Bea, Francis the avid Pendolino pursuer teaches her a lesson in how not to make herself look stupid whilst trackside. Oh, and they go horse riding - because there’s nothing more wholesome than a day out with Francis. Join Francis Bourgeois as he goes full steam ahead sharing his love of the most misunderstood British pastime, trainspotting, alongside some of Britain’s funniest celebrities for a wild outdoor adventure of a lifetime.
2. Jesse Lingard Comforts Tearful Francis12m · This time, Francis is smashing goals with England midfielder Jesse Lingard - and trying to convince him that a DMU has the same appeal as a match day crowd. Heading back to Jesse’s home turf of Warrington, and one of the busiest stations on the West Coast Main Line, it’s all aboard to get one of England’s biggest stars excited about trains. In a touching moment, Jesse gives Francis some kind words as he breaks down over what he sees as backlash from the trainspotting community for allegedly not truly being a spotter.
3. Sam Ryder: Space Man In A Spitfire!13m · This time, Francis meets one of the music industry’s smiliest singers, Sam Ryder. Crossing the tracks, Tonbridge Yard is the setting for a chance reunion with one of Francis’s favourite locomotives, the 73962 Dick Mabbutt. After celebrating with a trackside duet the pair then get the chance to see the rail network from a new perspective as they take to the skies for a memorable Spitfire ride, and Sam almost becomes an actual Space Man.
4. Francis and AJ Tracey's Mail Rail Freestyle!11m · Ladbroke Grove is the meeting point to share his love of the railways with rapper AJ Tracey. After taking over the intercom to brighten up the morning commute, they bond over their respective West London childhood memories while whizzing through the park on one of Francis’s other preferred methods of transport - the humble scooter. It’s AJ’s turn to be impressed when Francis has a go at freestyling on the historic Mail Rail at The Postal Museum. Legend status? Secured.
5. Francis Bourgeois’s Sexy Audition For Love IslandThis time, Francis meets one of the Love Island villa’s greatest graduates, Chloe Burrows. The reality star gets a crash course in trainspotting, but has some feedback after a hot ride on a 1930s prairie tank steam engine. The student then becomes the teacher as Chloe teaches Francis how to make a killer entrance as a Love Island bombshell. With a little help, Francis is more than ready to enter the villa…
6. Francis and Tom Daley spread the festive cheer!15m · TikTok’s favourite trainspotter, Francis Bourgeois, is on a mission to get the world on board with the joy he finds in trains - and this time he’s spreading some Christmas magic with Olympic champion and knitting enthusiast Tom Daley!More Like This
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