Francis Bourgeois and Louis Theroux - Scooting and Chatting

I'm meeting up with new friends on two wheels, Scooting & Chatting around places close to their heart. First to try out some tricks on the scooter is the UK’s favourite documentarian Louis Theroux!
Louis shares his favourite moments from his new series 'Louis Theroux Interviews', out now on BBC iPlayer.
Director: Francis Bourgeois & Alex Thompson
Producer: Bart Frank
Exec Producer: Francis Bourgeois, Alex Kempner & Bart Frank
Creative Production Lead: Jade Whiteley
Director of Photography: Joe Ripley
Composer: Summerhouses
Editor: Sasha Moon
Camera Operator: Antoine Lyons
Camera Assistant: Sammy Johnson
Sound Recordist: Javier Charles
Runner: Jimi Alli
Photographer: Henry James
Colourist: Louis O’Connell
Sound Designer: Matthew Ennis
Post Production Producer: Ben Cruickshank
Post Production Company: Tag Collective Arts
Social Content Lead: Louisa Barnard
Production Company: Objekt & YMU

[@francis.bourgeois]

Hi, it's me Francis. Thank you for watching my first Scooting and Chatting video. I'm Theroux-ely happy I got to scoot and chat with Louis Theroux. I hope you enjoy, there's more to come!

[@cocacolavanila]

Hi 👋

[@jacseg1]

This was great Francis!

[@mjfarran]

Well done Francis that was very enjoyable to watch and it looks like you both had a good time. I look forward to watching many more.

[@andrewo6890]

Enjoying this a lot - thanks for sharing ❤️

[@alastairboocock3405]

Keep on scooting+chatting 👍

[@simonb2109]

I love how people are slowly starting to embrace their uniquenesses

[@SkipperTheEyeChild]

I just said to my GF how much this type of amazing content, created by brave and wonderful people is starting to show the true breadth of human experience in our world. Making this "normal" and beautiful and fun is fantastic for all those poor souls out there who were always teased or secluded for their quirks. I only hope one day, thanks to people like Francis and Louis that this leads to us seeing that "normal" doesn't exist. There is no cookie cut person and we should celebrate and enjoy all our incredible uniqueness and amazing differences.

[@junctionfilms6348]

Slowly ? It was happening 60 years ago. Seems these days there is also a lot of dumbing down, from all kinds of media

[@sa.8208]

im sure you dont know what planet you live on. and if it took this to show you that. then you lost.

[@jantelopez5626]

"people" ? do you mean you are slowly getting to see the view of people other than those who make tv programmes and adverts .. who show you simplistic, mechanical, token characters that they make out are normal.. but are in fact fictional or constantly second guessing themselves

[@DannyFiver-m9k]

Maybe in North West London but I’m in the North and it’s still the 1980’s here . 😂

[@TheTrainGeekShow]

Francis and Louis are both perfect examples of non-judgemental people that can inspire people to do things that make them happy and not worry about what others think.

[@freedomcunningham2821]

Cannot think of a better mentor for Francis than Louis. Hope they stay in touch.

[@philcav9891]

Just like Jimmy savile mentored liuis

[@philcav9891]

trains true though

[@haydnjames9158]

I've had an awful day at work, and watching this, with a beer is exactly what I needed.

[@ConSamification]

Is it all sorted now ? Hope it improved

[@CapraDemon101]

Please try and enjoy your life beyond these bizarre 17 minutes

[@thomaswilliams5849]

what job do you have?

[@davecollins5156]

Hope the following days were better dude

[@jackking9271]

Alcoholic, also why watch this he’s a mong

[@jamesdennett196]

Louis is a genius. Loved the way he helped show us a bit more of you, Francis. But you were great, because you were you.

[@mikecurrington5641]

Great comment James.

[@followtheboat]

Love that you chose to record in these typically English conditions, rather than cancelling and waiting for a sunny day as it adds to the atmosphere. Your sound team should be commended! We love Louis, so this was a real joy to watch. Nice one 😃👌

[@Clivestravelandtrains]

Agree - I've made some of my videos in pouring rain and it adds a dimension.

[@rowanwhile6625]

SO wholesome... I love you Francis, you are such a breath of fresh air in this world

[@ScenesThroughTravels]

Well Said 👍👍

[@JohnSaunders-k1e]

The world you meant was nice not wholesome. Wholesome sounds cringe.

[@rowanwhile]

@@JohnSaunders-k1e No, I mean't wholesome. That's why I wrote it lol.. :) "Nice" is a word which literally means "not quite awesome but not that good either... just ok"

[@JohnSaunders-k1e]

@@rowanwhile Wholesome means something morally conducive to your wellbeing that's why I said you're wrong because refreshing, rejuvenating, invigorating, revitalising, uplifting, pure. These are all adjectives tied to the word nice that make grammatical sense whereas wholesome is cringe and too extra.

[@radical_ans]

So nice to see this dad and his son bonding

[@philcav9891]

Was just the same as watching Jimmy savile and Louis

[@lmc3307]

Louis is a great man. I’ve watched him since the 90s , he’s an incredibly skilled interviewer and his unique personality is what has made him so successful. He has a unique ability to bring the best out of people.

[@samrotherymusic]

What a great meeting of minds! Also props to whoever soundtracked this. Some real Aphex Twin vibes.

[@benno4534]

These two together are a breath of fresh air

[@nait4560]

two british icons... this is truly the collab the UK needs right now

[@FreddieHulbert]

This is the collab of a life time 🤌🏻

[@Bellz2610]

This is so incredibly pure! The collaboration we didn’t know we needed ❤

[@DaVinci740]

The most British thing I’ve ever seen 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇬🇧

[@logicfxtrading2280]

How have I managed to watch 2 blokes "skoot" in the rain? Strangely enjoyable and reassuring that normal life still goes on in London. Great job lads. 👏

[@kieranhart4397]

What an unreal combination of people, absolutely love it

[@emilyk5003]

Two people I wouldn’t have thought to pair together but now that it exists it’s so obvious. This video is perfect.

[@mrteaKup]

How is this one of the most awkward yet entirely entertaining and interesting interview I’ve seen in a long time?! ❤

[@PhageTheFinalCure]

I think because it's doesn't feel forced and fake, and is instead weirdly wholesome

[@BoadiceanRevenge]

Absolutely! 👍​@@PhageTheFinalCure

[@BearbearbearbearbearbearRarrrr]

This looks like a real good time between friends.

[@samuelstroud5059]

You could not have picked a better first scooting partner than Louis! You're both so similar!

[@thatsamshow]

Been watching Louis since 1998. Absolute legend. This was a great meeting of minds! 😀

[@loki1066]

Amazed that Louis turned up in the rain for this. Top bloke

[@BoadiceanRevenge]

They both are! Although it is debatable whether the same could be said for you. Don't be so cynical. 😶

[@chloearchibald5843]

When he said sheepishly that him and his girlfriend have the 'at least one leaf' catching tradition that was so cute ❤😭

[@random22026]

Used to serve a regular in the pub I used to work at--we called him 'Louis Theroux', due to his resemblance to this bloke right here. Another great Francis video! The autumn leaves were so vivid and happy! And as for those yellow and green parakeets! Flocks of them can be seen in the park trees of Southeast London, too! Safety in numbers: their coloring is not camouflage-friendly. 🐦🐦🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🌧🌧

[@michaelcody3829]

I have just watched the train spotting episodes and I love it. With all the issues in the world it is so lovely to see such a delightful series, with really lovely host and guests. Well done Francis, greetings from Australia 🇦🇺 and God bless mate.

[@jjjjjjjjjjsssssss]

This was beautifully filmed, beautifully edited, and a beautiful idea! its nice to see more videos of people just chatting and enjoying genuineness

[@SamRichardsonImage]

Now you can join Louis on one of his next documentaries interviewing Westboro Baptist church on a scooter

[@indiatube6834]

Did Louis know Francis is just a character.

[@rhythm.lounge]

Thanks for taking us through your hometown Francis! Looking forward to more videos! The Aphex-y soundtrack, the unique body cameras, the guest chatting, the scooting, and of course the train spotting! 🚅

[@ProjectJPRacing]

The way Francis looks at Louis when they’re talking about birds!! Genuine interest

[@MrPokemonmaster2468]

This is like post-entertainment, the complete reduction of glamour in favour of mundanity

[@RhysWilliams-u3o]

It's oddly enthralling. I'm hooked but haven't worked out quite why yet.

[@tomevans1388]

This video feels like a piece of art. Excellent work.

[@niallmcardle7]

Francis is a character folks. It's not hard.

[@cassandraraven1515]

Thrilled to be in your first 1,000 subscribers and to see your first video within 10 mins - what a cracking video it is, too! Love your energy, personality and enthusiasm. This is the wholesome and joyous content the world needs 😊

[@tadlate9148]

I am gutted it took me a month to find this video, but knew as soon as I saw these two's name in the title, it was probably gonna be my favourite video of 2022. I wasn't wrong. I was aware of Francis at the beginning of the year but only really became familiar as it wore on. I love this guy. I can see why people are mean to him and it's about perspective, although I don't for one moment agree. Francis has an excitement and exuberance in his life that the vast majority of the adult population do not have. We lost it as kids. So they look at him, they either don't understand it or envy it, and it turns into nastiness. BUT for a lot of people, it's the most wonderful thing to watch. You can feel his happiness and excitement through his videos and it's an amazing tonic for when you've had a bad day. The sad thing is, if you've been bullied or treated badly, it's easy to concentrate on the drips of hate you hear, and miss the flood of love around you. I hope his videos continue to be what they are, I hope his profile continues to grow and more people can enjoy them in their lives and I hope he knows, those who love him VASTLY outstrip those who don't.

[@LS-xs7sg]

My researchers have concluded that the book stain is definitely not orange juice although Britain's stringent libel laws preclude us from being any more specific.

[@pippinfool]

very warm video and a bit intimate too. the weather doubled it. for me its always very exciting yet vulnerable to invite other people into my world (sharing with them little things i find sense and enjoyment with) thank you for the video! I'm excited to see next ones

[@australiantruckspotting8883]

What an excellent video. Seeing Francis and Louis together is a real delight.

[@KiwaXo]

Francis you absolutely beautiful soul. You genuinely make the world a little brighter, thank you🤍

[@Pastronomer69]

One day I'll be able to tell my grandkids I was the 49th subscriber to our lord and saviour Francis Bourgeois, a proud day for me

[@joccoaa1864]

I was number 730!

[@samferrara1150]

To me, this is a match made in heaven; a meeting of the minds. I can see Louis being a mentor for Francis. Two perfectly neurodiverse creative humans.

[@georgelancaster5089]

Just got to love Francis' music choices

[@Olivia-bh7vs]

This video is so wholesome, the look Louis gave to camera after he bunny hopped made me laugh harder than I expected to 😂

[@bartfrank2982]

This is great! Please, please, please do more!

[@korctheartist1817]

They are so alike it's amazing

[@afshinrohani]

I used to live close to this park. Thanks for this nice little chat.

[@ambientatomicorbitals7810]

I dont know how i found this video, must have fallen down a you tube rabbit hole, but what a great 17 minutes and 20 seconds i had. Great little video, loved it.

[@scottpaterson9821]

Two mad genuine nice guys keep it up

[@chokesmc]

2 of my favourite people!

[@CraigSimmonds]

Francis! What a great first guest. Excited to see more KZbin videos from you!

[@anthonysmart5015]

He said "i fucked it up" in the most POSHEST, polite way ever! Love you Franny B.

[@JRW1886]

Two national treasures together 🙏🏻

[@spiderfandom7592]

Louis Theroux who's the other one?

[@JRW1886]

@@spiderfandom7592 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@chappyy.]

This is excellent Francis and so wholesome, fun and uniquely you. Your an absolute joy to watch. Well done and cannot wait for more, also love the music 👏 👍

[@sashaisacoustic]

Track IDs?

[@hannahmonkcom]

This is perfect internet content. Thanks both!

[@RoOo796]

Hi Francis, I really enjoyed this, you and Louis are both relatable people and produce a very warm feel to your video

[@andreakirkby]

One of the sweetest things I've seen in a long time. Really nice way to start the day.

[@sandraquinn7624]

What a delightful and refreshing video thankyou ✌️🙌🥰

[@VIVA-BANDITO]

The mashup were all been waiting for!!!!!!!!

[@reecetravers559]

Absolutely beautiful, Francis and Louis are a perfect fit 😊 x

[@tripslandofconfusion4885]

I came across this man yesterday and ive watched all his content and i jave to say i love this type of stuff ......in a world so crazy,violent,and unpredictable coming across his videos have been what i needed to see.......makes me miss being happy that to be happy about anything ........and i can see why he didnt use his real name thinking his own people wpuod give him crap about what he likes knowing exactly how people are .......i get him having his passion just for him and not have to hear and B.S. from anybosy about it being people are always so quick to tear down things that other people like because they dont get it or they dont like it ......ive always been like this where i do abd buy what i like and could care less about what anyone had to say.......this dude has a harmless passion for something he finds fascinating and amazing to him .......i hope incan keep up woth his content being i really enjpy seeing his videos being i dont see anyone this happy to be doing happy to be doijg something they love ......most social media is ghetto af,depressing and lame ........keep up your passions my friend.......funny thing is i live right next to train tracks and always dismissed them .......but noticing my area im in a lil more i found out there is a old shut down trains station right by me as well that is now a historical type site .........pretty cool as well to have someobe open your eyes to something thata jiat everyday for most people and have you see the engineering and such that goes into trains .......i compare it people you like architecture

[@gideonb93]

Loving the music in this! Obvs composed by a big AFX fan!!

[@40spinup]

Luke/Francis love you dude for all you are. You don’t need a pseudonym to be something that you already are. Just be you. Keep Doing what you live my friend.

[@tommydunscobe]

The two best people in the world .make me smile watching you both😊 bravo and some cracking content for us to enjoy just two guys having fun .keep the good work up just being you guys

[@krag3r]

An excellent actor

[@ASYOUWERE.]

Father and son reunited

[@MsBlobby212]

The collab we never knew we needed!

[@johnwhitesmith5576]

Wonderful. Being yourself is so important.

[@Fisher91]

Just the wholesome content I needed this evening. Thank you Francis and Louis, you’re both awesome! :)

[@ksm1985]

Luke and Louis*

[@greensman2697]

I love you both.

[@AlfieMcSloy]

Just two national treasures scootin' around. 😎😎

[@lexilost9709]

the UK dax flame

[@Indie9999]

What's the music Francis? I tried to shazam it but it couldn't find it. It sounds like Boards of Canada a bit.

[@jacobymf2190]

francis we need weekly videos!!!

[@bencox614]

The collab we wanted & needed 👏

[@oliverrees9397]

I mean does it get any better than this?

[@nlbhaduri]

The British Napoleon Dynamite, I swear

[@brule1763]

This was fantastic, would love to see more like this

[@puffingbilly5632]

Loved this! Two absolute legends right there! 👍👍

[@bramcan]

2 of my favourite people online. The Gwsr runs through my back garden next to winchcome Francois! your more than welcome to film and chat from there if you ever want /need.

[@peedlejaydle]

Amazing that you haven’t got the biggest sub count (yet) but you still have a full crew who must have cost a fair deal (and were amazing given the conditions) keep going Francis

[@midas4057]

I think he's got a big tiktok following

[@elizabethh1524]

Iconic!

[@intenttobe]

two worlds collide in such a majestic way

[@sashamoon94]

Love it Francis! 😊

[@jamie7138]

What a first video👌🏻 The 2 big men together are perfection

[@recr0000001]

I am thrilled to see more Francis content on KZbin!

[@boardvision4965]

If this doesn't break the Internet idk what will

[@Awaitingonyouall]

Two legends in one video

[@YerDa67]

This is excellent!

[@jamesstreats]

Anyone hear watch Hannibal? (The series).....notice how we got two references in 8 seconds, Louis talked about a "memory palace" and then Francis said "mushroom farm" right after. Sorry......I notice these kinds of things. Anyway, two wonderful fellows, glad to watch them both chatting to each other. Keep up the great work!

[@katieanna7587]

I thought the same!!

[@digitalnomadgirl]

What a dream collab!

[@jessicalouise7083]

Beautiful Brothers. Love you Luke And Louis 💗👑

[@WorldsStrongestFan]

Hey Francis, Welcome to KZbin! Great to see you doing so well👌🏼💪🏼

[@WheezyCatLady]

Love this, Francis. Congratulations on the show and all the best with it and all your endeavours going forward! ❤

[@smashyrashy]

These two should make a series

[@toraimanchester4658]

this was lovely & louis is such a wholesome open minded individual you can really see his journalistic influence starting to rub off on this generation & it's refreshing to see

[@jairocks2024]

Francis, you make everyone feel good and this interview with Louis was brilliant .....well done keep it up But remember although you make other people happy with your thing , make sure you keep doing what makes you happy ;)

[@josshogan6693]

I used to live right next to Kew Gardens and i got woken up by the Parrots quite a few times. They would perch on the tree next to my bedroom! Also, this is fantastic. Much love :) x