12. Francis Bourgeois – On viral fame and dealing with criticism
Rylan sits down with trainspotter Francis Bourgeois to discuss the highs and lows of viral fame.
Rylan is joined by trainspotter Francis Bourgeois to discuss becoming an overnight internet sensation. Francis tells Rylan about his tricky teenage years and growing up as an outsider, confronting accusations that his train persona is “fake”, and trainspotting with Joe Jonas.
Rylan explores the good, the bad and the ugly of being thrust into the spotlight - with those who've lived to tell the tale.
Host: Rylan
Assistant Producer: Satema Tarawally
Edit Producer: Katie Grant
Producer: Millie Chu
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Executive Producers: Barnaby Coughlin and Arron Fellows
Music: Miguel d'Oliveira
Assistant Commissioner: Will Drysdale
Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts
A Mindhouse production for ±«Óătv Sounds
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Francis Bourgeois: Nine things we learned when he spoke to Rylan about How to Be in the Spotlight
The trainspotter, model and TikTok star discusses his rapid rise to viral fame.
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Rylan explores the good, the bad and the ugly of being thrust into the spotlight.
