How to Be in the Spotlight: Francis Bourgeois – On viral fame and dealing with criticism
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: RylanAssistant Producer: Satema TarawallyEdit Producer: Katie GrantProducer: Millie ChuProduction Manager: Francesca BassettExecutive Producers: Barnaby Coughlin and Arron FellowsMusic: Miguel d'OliveiraAssistant Commissioner: Will DrysdaleCommissioning Editor: Rhian RobertsA Mindhouse production for BBC Sounds
Rylan: How to Be...
How to Be in Love - Rylan is embarking on a mission to find love. He’s loved passionately, lost messily, and is now ready to find love once again.
But what is love truly about? And how can we find it – and make it last?
From a young age, we’re taught that love is the ultimate fairytale – that finding ‘the one’ will finally complete us. But is it time to look at love differently?
Over 13 episodes, Rylan’s guests will help him rediscover what love is – what we should be looking for in a partner (or partners!) and attempting to find the secrets of a healthy, long-term relationship.
A Mindhouse production for BBC Sounds.
- No. of episodes: 28
- Latest episode: 2025-06-11
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