Trainspotting with Francis Bourgeois

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.

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.

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.