Series synopsis
Mission to Space with Francis Bourgeois is a British documentary television series that premiered on Channel 4 on January 25, 2026. It ended on February 1, 2026. It stars Francis Bourgeois.
Trainspotter Francis chases a childhood dream to become an astronaut, plunging into a gruelling training regime in this heartfelt and surprising space odyssey.
Premise
Trainspotter Francis chases a childhood dream to become an astronaut, plunging into a gruelling training regime in this heartfelt and surprising space odyssey.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Francis Bourgeois as Self - Presenter
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | January 25, 2026 | February 1, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The social media star and trainspotter trains as an astronaut with one of the leading companies in commercial space flight, and under the guidance of Tim Peake. 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. |
January 25, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 From medical emergencies to simulated moon missions, Francis is pushed to his limits and finds solace in engineering. Reconnecting with the curiosity and love of machines that first fuelled his journey, he realises there may be more than one way to reach for the stars. |
February 1, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 25, 2026 |
| Last aired | February 1, 2026 |
| Status | ended |