The Trainspotter's Notebook: The unmissable book from TikTok's trainspotting sensation

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Ravindran, Manori (4 January 2022). "Trainspotting TikTok Talent Francis Bourgeois Signs With YMU (Exclusive)". Variety . Retrieved 20 January 2022. After several of his videos went viral, Bourgeois began collaborating with various celebrities like Joe Jonas and brands like Gucci and The North Face. He has authored one book, The Trainspotter's Notebook, and currently hosts the on-going digital series Trainspotting with Francis Bourgeois for Channel 4. Over the summer, Bourgeois spoke at an Advertising Week Europe gathering about creating content that resonates with Gen Z audiences, [50] and he partnered with TikTok for Business to advise users on growing their brands. [51] In May 2022, he appeared at the British Book Awards to present Cressida Cowell with her award. [52] He also shot a series of promotional videos alongside British rapper Aitch for Spotify UK's #SpotifySmallTalks segments. [53] [54] On 8 May 2022, Bourgeois was sponsored by Williams Racing to attend the 2022 Miami Grand Prix, meeting Alex Albon and Lando Norris. [55] [56] [57] On 23 May 2022, Transport for London gave Bourgeois special access to promote London's new Elizabeth line, making him the first passenger to board the railway's Class 345 train. [58] In mid-July 2022, Bourgeois helped to promote British family film The Railway Children Return. [59] [60] On 9 July 2022, he promoted Percy Pig's 30th birthday, and he attended a related festival sponsored by M&S Food on 23 July 2022. In late July 2022, he participated in Ben Ainslie's safety training and operated a catamaran at the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in Plymouth. [61] Ahmed, Aneesa. "We Found Electronic Music Made By Francis Bourgeois". Mixmag . Retrieved 16 December 2021.

Goodkind, Summer (26 November 2021). "Derailed: TikTok train star Francis Bourgeois' real name is… Luke". The Tab . Retrieved 20 January 2022. Bourgeois appeared in episode 2 of the Kathy Burke channel 4 documentary, Kathy Burke: Growing Up, where the former discussed his career. [74] [75] On April 6, 2023, he released a second episode of his self-produced series Scooting & Chatting, which features Annie Mac. On 22 December 2022, Channel 4 released a one-off Trainspotting with Francis Bourgeois Christmas special featuring Tom Daley. [70] After the success of the initial five episodes, the network commissioned three more episodes of Trainspotting with Francis Bourgeois for production, which will air in 2023. [71] [72] Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the railway as the world's most famous trainspotter and TikTok sensation Francis Bourgeois, takes you on an epic journey and shows you the joy of following your own passions.Qureshi, Arusa (3 April 2022). "Watch Francis Bourgeois do a tailwhip during Sam Fender's Wembley show". NME . Retrieved 3 April 2022. Bromley, Joe. "The world's best-dressed men: Street style at Milan's Menswear Fashion Week AW23". Evening Standard . Retrieved 16 January 2022. O'Dell, Liam. "TikTok trainspotter Francis Bourgeois responds to accusations that he's 'fake' – and people are emotional". indy100 . Retrieved 18 December 2021. Curran, Aaron (12 December 2022). "TikTok star Francis Bourgeois tries out Merseyrail". Liverpool Echo . Retrieved 16 July 2023.

Allen-Mills, Tony. "TikTok trend as users go loco for Francis the trainspotter". The Times. Archived from the original on 2 October 2021 . Retrieved 2 October 2021. {{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown ( link) On 27 October 2022, Bourgeois' autobiographical novel The Trainspotter's Notebook was published. [45] [62] An audiobook was also recorded, with seven hours of narration provided by Bourgeois. Throughout October and November 2022, Channel 4 released the five-episode digital series Trainspotting with Francis Bourgeois, featuring Aisling Bea, Chloe Burrows, Jesse Lingard, Sam Ryder, and AJ Tracey. [63] On 15 November 2022, Spotify unveiled the Discover List 2022, their 2nd annual showcase of 50 influential creators on the platform across five categories; Bourgeois was categorized as one of five leading "icons." [64] [65] On 18 November 2022, Trainline launched a social campaign featuring Bourgeois and Craig David to raise awareness of the environmental benefits of traveling by train. [66] [67] [68] On 24 November 2022, he uploaded the first episode of his co-directed series Scooting & Chatting to his new YouTube channel, the first episode featuring Louis Theroux; in turn, the former was interviewed by Theroux for BBC. [34] [69] Maidment, Adam (17 December 2021). "People 'can't cope' after discovering TikTok trainspotter Francis Bourgeois' real name". Manchester Evening News . Retrieved 17 December 2021.There’s also, he adds, the thrill of the chase. “Yes, trains are predictable,” he says. “That taps into a part of my brain that enjoys predictability. But there’s also the mayhem of it: running for a train. Unexpected arrivals. There are so many juxtapositions; so much energy.” Lewis, Chris. "Making trains – and logistics – cool again". Freight Business Journal . Retrieved 16 February 2023. Mensah, Katelyn (19 July 2022). "All aboard! Francis Bourgeois has a book coming out all about his love for trains". The Tab.

Francis is one of the kindest, most genuine people I've met in a long time. His passion and unadulterated happiness is inspiring. I can't wait for more magical adventures with him.' - Joe Jonas a b Silbert, Jake (19 December 2021). "Tiktok's Favorite Trainspotter Was Secretly a Model & We Don't Mind". Highsnobiety. Sung, Morgan (12 January 2022). "Joe Jonas goes trainspotting with TikTok creator Francis Bourgeois in an unexpected collab". NBC News . Retrieved 20 January 2022. A signature component of Bourgeois' content is his incorporation of the GoPro fisheye lens, which distorts his face.a b c d Bullmore, Joseph. " "At that moment, I set my younger self free…" All aboard the wild ride that is Francis Bourgeois". Gentleman's Journal . Retrieved 25 October 2022. Qureshi, Arusa (3 April 2022). "Watch Francis Bourgeois do a tailwhip during Sam Fender's Wembley show". NME. In late November 2021, Bourgeois registered Francis Bourgeois Limited as a private limited company. [30] In January 2022, he signed with the Books division of YMU, an international talent management company, [38] and he became a brand ambassador for GB Railfreight. [39] Shortly after, he shot an ASOS promotional video on a GBRf locomotive. [40] [41]