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Routes

LNER
Travel
Music
Scotland
Christmas
London
LNER
Dyslexia
Meditation
Cooking
New York
Train Travel
Travel Hacks
Jamaica
Edinburgh
Comedy
Maisie Adam
Self Esteem
Personal Growth
Music Industry
Mental Health

Season 3 of Routes is here - join Jenni Falconer and some well-known faces as we explore what travel means to them. Seasons 1 and 2 are available to listen to now with guests including Mel B, Sam Heughan, James Martin, Self Esteem, Stephen Mangan, Craig David, Suzi Ruffell, Tom Grennan and many more! From wild adventures to chill getaways, join Jenni for laid-back, meaningful and humorous conversa... more

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Chef, farmer and Great British Menu judge Tommy Banks joins Jenni on this episode of Routes from LNER to talk food, family and the winding road that led him to two Michelin stars.

Tommy opens up about the illness at 18 that ended his cricket ambitio... more

Jim Chapman joins Jenni on this Quiet Coach episode of Routes from LNER to share the snacks, tracks and hacks that get him through a travel day.

Expect an honest confession about crisps and cheating on the diet, a playlist built entirely around musi... more

From a childhood that never took him beyond the Isle of Man to a life spent chasing adventure across the globe, Jim Chapman has made a point of saying yes to every opportunity. In this episode of Routes from LNER, one of the original YouTubers joins ... more

Hilary Whitehall joins Jenni on this Quiet Coach episode of Routes from LNER to share the snacks, hacks and holiday habits that keep her family moving.

Expect a rainy honeymoon story that ends in indoor badminton and a Scrabble match so competitive ... more

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Recent Guests

Tommy Banks
Chef, farmer, restaurateur and Great British Menu judge
The Black Swan
Episode: Tommy Banks: Michelin Stars, Wine Trips and a Life Rooted in York
Jim Chapman
YouTuber and online content creator
Episode: The Quiet Coach: Crisps, Melancholy Playlists and Packing Light with Jim Chapman
Hilary Whitehall
Actress, author, and podcaster
Author of How to Survive Family Holidays; Jack Whitehall's mother
Episode: The Quiet Coach: Rainy Honeymoons, Live Crabs and Motorway Hacks with Hilary Whitehall
Jay Rayner
Restaurant critic and author
Independent food critic
Episode: The Quiet Coach: Fish Markets, Train Journeys and a Critic's Eye with Jay Rayner
Victoria Pendleton
Olympic gold medallist and cyclist
Self, formerly Team GB cycling
Episode: The Quiet Coach: Wildlife, DJ Dreams and Finding Calm with Victoria Pendleton
Alfie Watts
Adventurer and Race Across the World winner
Independent adventurer / travel personality
Episode: The Quiet Coach: Canada Dreams, Passport Panic & Pringles with Alfie Watts
Dr. Amir Khan
TV presenter, GP, and resident doctor on TV
Television/Medicine
Episode: The Quiet Coach: Healthy Snacks, 90s R&B and Mosquitos with Dr. Amir Khan
Andi Oliver
Award-winning TV chef, broadcaster and presenter of Great British Menu
Independent/Various TV and media projects
Episode: The Quiet Coach: Comfort, Crisps and Community with Andi Oliver
Chesney Hawkes
Singer-songwriter featured on the episode
Chesney Hawkes
Episode: The Quiet Coach: Overpacking, Summer Gigs and Mistaken Identity with Chesney Hawkes

Host

Jenni Falconer
Host of Routes

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 72 ratings
  • Boring

    Was really underwhelmed by this one

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    starbarcat
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Diversity bore

    BBC promoting gay black diversity hire. I’ve never met anyone who likes her…

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Axzunhdsgur
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Routes and Mel B

    Love this chat

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lady P8939
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Good vibes

    Loving the chat 😀travel travel travel ⛴️🚆✈️🚌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DHH50✈️
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • We need more travel shows

    Really enjoying the depth and meaning in this first conversation from a “pop” star. Looking forward to more episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jimmyboyeighty
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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The tone is warm and engaging, with a focus on culture and experiences.
Guests deliver candid, personal insights that feel relatable and inspiring.
Some episodes polarized listeners with critical takes or bold viewpoints, but many find the conversations authentic and thoughtful.
Brand partnerships with rail brands are noticed but feel integrated and natural.
Listeners appreciate the mix of travel stories and practical tips.

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Tommy Banks: Michelin Stars, Wine Trips and a Life Rooted in York
Q: So at The Black Swan, we don't serve fish. We did for a lot of years. I mean, look, beautiful fish is beautiful fish. But it just felt a little bit, we're so hyper.
Banks explains that The Black Swan removed fish from its menu because sourcing it did not fit the restaurant's hyper-local approach, where ingredients are generally gathered from within a mile. He says guests rarely notice its absence.
Tommy Banks: Michelin Stars, Wine Trips and a Life Rooted in York
Q: So the thing that I didn't realize, I thought that if someone was a chef, they just always dreamt of being a chef. It was just in their genes, but actually it wasn't being a chef that was first on your list, was it?
Banks says he wanted to become a professional cricketer, but severe ulcerative colitis and surgery ended that path. He then invested his drive in cooking, finding it shared sport's demands for competition, hard work and attention to detail.
Jim Chapman: YouTube, Fatherhood and a Life of Adventure
Q: When did you go there? What was it for?
Chapman went to Borneo with WWF to raise awareness for a campaign. He was fortunate to see orangutans in the wild and describes the experience as humbling, while reflecting on the shrinking habitats of the animals.
Jim Chapman: YouTube, Fatherhood and a Life of Adventure
Q: I know that you do a lot of travel. Do you travel around Britain quite a lot?
Chapman says he has seen less of the UK than the rest of the world, partly because he lived in London, where he had little reason to travel elsewhere without a compelling experience to pursue.
The Quiet Coach: Crisps, Melancholy Playlists and Packing Light with Jim Chapman
Q: Of all the places you've been to, which is the place that you think has kind of like touched you the most, it's meant the most, maybe inspired you the most?
Chapman says Seville is special because he married there, and names Borneo as another meaningful place because its jungle gave him perspective and made feeling small seem freeing.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Routes

What is Routes about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A travel-forward interview show hosted by a warm, collaborative host who chats with a rotating lineup of well-known guests. Episodes blend travel anecdotes, wellness and mindset tips, food culture, and behind-the-scenes looks at careers in media, sports, and the arts. The conversations are relaxed but insightful, often weaving practical travel hacks (packing, budgeting, mindfulness on long journeys) with personal stories, making it easy for listeners to imagine themselves on the road with a compelling mix of humor, curiosity, and humanity. A notable edge is the consistent rail-brand integration and a penchant for big-name guests who bring travel, culture, and performance into engaging, relatable storytelling, plus a focus on how travel inte... more

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Recent guests on Routes include:

1. Tommy Banks
2. Jim Chapman
3. Hilary Whitehall
4. Jay Rayner
5. Victoria Pendleton
6. Alfie Watts
7. Dr. Amir Khan
8. Andi Oliver

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