Francis Bourgeois (trainspotter)
Updated: 5/20/2026, 7:09:29 PM Wikipedia source
Luke Magnus Nicolson (born 9 July 2000), known as Francis Bourgeois, is an English trainspotter, social media personality, model, and author. He is most known for his videos on the topic of trains, posted to TikTok and Instagram. As of April 2026, he has over 3 million TikTok followers and 2 million Instagram followers. Bourgeois is often characterised as recording himself through the fisheye lens of a GoPro mounted in front of his face or by juxtaposing trainspotting with contemporary fashion. He is also known for his penchant for scootering, which he frequently incorporates into his videos and other public appearances. After several of his videos went viral, Bourgeois began collaborating with celebrities such as Joe Jonas and brands including Gucci and The North Face. He has authored one book, The Trainspotter's Notebook, and hosts the digital series Trainspotting with Francis Bourgeois for Channel 4.
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2023 | Kathy Burke: Growing Up | Himself | Series 1 episode 2; Channel 4 documentary |
| 2025 | The Wheel | Participant | Series 6 episode 3; BBC 1 gameshow |
| 2026 | Mission to Space | Presenter | Two-part Channel 4 documentary |
| 2026 | The Grand Tour | Co-presenter | With Thomas Holland & James Engelsman |
| 2026 | Francis Bourgeois and Chris Harris: We Saved a Train | Co-presenter | With Chris Harris; 1 series (8 episodes) |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2022 | Full Steam Ahead with Francis Bourgeois | Train conductor | Short film by Highsnobiety promoting the collaborative campaign by Gucci and The North Face |
| Amelia's Cooking Show | Himself | YouTube series created by Amelia Dimoldenberg | |
| 2022–2023 | Trainspotting with Francis Bourgeois | 5 episodes, 1 special, 3 episodes in production; Channel 4 digital series | |
| 2022 | Scooting and Chatting | Self-directed series on his YouTube channel; 2 episodes |
| Year | Ceremony | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2022 | Broadcasting Press Guild Awards | Emerging Creators Award | Nominated |