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Mission to Space with Francis Bourgeois
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Mission to Space with Francis Bourgeois

Sun, Jan 25, 2026
  • Documentary
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

Trainspotter Francis chases a childhood dream to become an astronaut, plunging into a gruelling training regime in this heartfelt and surprising space odyssey.

Where to watch

Streaming on

  • Channel 4↗
Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Francis Bourgeois
    Francis Bourgeois
    as Self - Presenter
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Episodes

1 season · 2 episodes

Running · 2 aired
Season 1
2 episodes · 2 aired
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  • E1
    Episode 1
    Aired · Sun, Jan 25, 2026 · 60m

    After experiencing real astronaut g-forces in a human centrifuge, the reality of training proves far tougher than Francis expected. Determined not to give up, he begins to train like a real astronaut.

  • E2
    Episode 2
    Aired · Sun, Feb 1, 2026 · 60m

    The social media star and trainspotter trains as an astronaut with one of the leading companies in commercial space flight.