Francis Bourgeois and Jeremy Clarkson
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Choo Choo! Britain’s favourite trainspotter Francis Bourgeois is replacing Jeremy Clarkson on The Grand Tour

He's said he has 'some big shoes to fill' ahead of his Amazon Prime debut

Google the word trainspotter and Francis Bourgeois is the first name to appear. Now he’s set to become even more famous, with a presenting role on Amazon Prime’s The Grand Tour confirmed.

The 25 year old host the series alongside fellow influencers James Engelsman and Thomas Holland when it returns later this year, with the trio taking over from Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond.

“The saying ‘big shoes to fill’ spring to mind,” Britain’s biggest trainspotter since Corrie’s Roy Cropper declared as the news was announced. “”

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Francis Bourgeois on the red carpet in a bow tie

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Francis' fame is extending beyond TikTok

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Francis definitely has all the kit to be a top trainspotter!

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Nancy Brown
Editor