Francis Bourgeois

Profile Overview

Luke Magnus Nicolson (born 9 July 2000), known as Francis Bourgeois, is an English trainspotter and social media personality. He is most known for his videos on the topic of trains, posted to TikTok and Instagram. As of April 2026, he has over 3.3 million TikTok followers and 2.3 million Instagram followers. In 2026, Bourgeois became host of the Amazon Prime Video motoring entertainment show The Grand Tour.
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.