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Routes

Season 2 of Routes is here - Jenni Falconer invites you to grab the window seat and travel the world from your favourite podcast app! Welcome to ROUTES FROM LNER — the podcast that makes travel feel closer than ever. We’re setting off for adventure with some well-known faces and exploring what travel means to them. From wild adventures to chill getaways, join Jenni for laid-back, meaningful and humorous conversations. ROUTES from LNER is about to take you on a journey through the places,

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46:25

Matty Lee: Olympic Gold, World Travels and Life After...

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2026/03/31

Olympic gold medallist diver Matty Lee joins Jenny Falconer on this episode of Routes from LNER, reflecting on a life that’s taken him from local swimming pools in Leeds to the very top of the Olympic podium.Matty shares the journey from discovering diving as a kid, following in his brother’s footsteps, to competing on the world stage alongside athletes he once idolised. He opens up about the realities behind elite sport, from intense competition nerves and working with sports psychologists to the

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13:01

The Quiet Coach: Private Islands, Shark Sightings,...

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2026/03/24

From spending younger years on a remote island in the Bahamas to sneaking sushi onto trains, Jack Savoretti joins Jenni Falconer on The Quiet Coach to share a vivid, funny and unexpectedly reflective look at life on the move. In this episode of Routes from LNER, Jack opens up about his earliest travel memories, including months spent living off-grid with no electricity, crossing moonlit waters by boat, and encountering everything from dolphins to sharks in the sea.The conversation explores how those

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42:55

Jack Savoretti: Italian Roots, Tour Tales and the...

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2026/03/17

From interrailing across Europe with a gang of friends as a teen, to celebrating twenty years in music at the Royal Albert Hall, Jack Savoretti’s life has been shaped by movement, culture and connection. In this episode of Routes from LNER, the singer-songwriter joins Jenni to talk about the journeys that influenced him, his love of train travel, and why Newcastle will always hold a special place in his heart.Jack reflects on growing up between cultures, with an Italian father, an English mother,

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15:01

The Quiet Coach: Japan Stories, Lost Cuddly Toys and...

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2026/03/10

Host Jenni Falconer welcomes former England rugby international turned DJ James Haskell aboard the Quiet Coach in this episode of Routes from LNER. From the unwritten rules of the quiet carriage to the realities of life spent travelling the world for rugby, James shares stories from the road and reflects on the experiences that have shaped him beyond the pitch.The conversation explores James’s time living abroad, including his stint in Japan and the culture shocks that come with adapting to a

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46:02

James Haskell: Pro Rugby, Ibiza DJ Sets & Dad Life

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2026/03/03

What happens when a 6ft4 former England rugby star swaps the pitch for the DJ booth and somehow ends up sharing a bath with Madonna? On this episode of Routes from LNER, James Haskell joins Jenni Falconer for a brilliantly unpredictable journey to Edinburgh, packed with sharp humour and seriously good stories.James looks back at life playing international rugby, his years living in France near the Champs-Élysées, and the cultural curveballs that come with competing around the world. He shares what

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21:59

The Quiet Coach: Taking Risks, Finding Television,...

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2026/02/24

From secretly filming sketches in the art department to turning up at TV meetings in full character, this week’s Quiet Coach guest has never taken the conventional route. In this episode of Routes from LNER, Jenni Falconer sits down with comedian, actor, artist and podcaster Leigh Francis for a funny, chaotic and surprisingly honest chat about creativity, confidence and carving out a career by backing yourself, even when no one else quite understands what you’re doing. From missing out on art

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34:49

Leigh Francis: Leeds Beginnings, Comedy Chaos & Keith...

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2026/02/17

From Leeds beginnings and Bridlington beach trips to Halloween weddings and first overseas adventures, Leigh Francis’s life off-screen is as colourful as the characters he’s created. In this episode of Routes, Leigh joins Jenni to talk about growing up in Yorkshire, the chaotic comedy worlds of Celebrity Juice and Bo’ Selecta, and how his childhood shaped his sense of humour. He reflects on early travel experiences, static caravan holidays, and his first drunken friend holiday abroad, which set the

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15:53

The Quiet Coach: Hollywood Sightings, Jet Lag, and...

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2026/02/11

Welcome back to The Quiet Coach, where Siân Welby shares what happens when she’s on the move. From spotting familiar faces on Hollywood boulevards to navigating jet-lagged mornings, Sian talks about how she keeps travel manageable, with Pringles and a stash of Haribo at the ready, a few podcasts queued up for long train journeys, and by finding the perfect seat.She opens up about her favourite travel hacks, from taking a multi-plug extension lead on holiday to keeping a baby entertained with simple

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40:01

Siân Welby: Morning Radio, Train Trips and Baby Bags

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2026/02/03

Siân Welby’s route into broadcasting has been shaped by curiosity, instinct and a willingness to say yes before she had everything figured out. In this episode of Routes from LNER, the Capital Breakfast presenter joins Jenni to talk about the journeys, both literal and personal, that have defined her life and career so far.She reflects on growing up with classic British seaside holidays, discovering the thrill of travel on her first trip to Disney World, and heading to Spain at 16 on her first

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11:52

The Quiet Coach: Learning Lines, Karaoke Disasters...

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2026/01/27

From learning lines in the Quiet Coach to racing through stations at the last minute, Sam Heughan reveals what travel really looks like when you’re juggling acting, adventure, and a suitcase stashed in every corner of the world. In this episode of The Quiet Coach, Sam joins Jenni to talk about how he travels, how he works on the move, and why trains are one of his favourite places to think, reflect, and occasionally fall asleep.Sam shares stories about practising lines in public, overhearing Al

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38:51

Sam Heughan: Outlander, Everest & the Perfect Cocktail

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2026/01/20

From Highland adventures and Himalayan expeditions to motorbike road trips and mezcal-fuelled misadventures, Sam Heughan’s life off screen is every bit as epic as his most famous role. In this episode of Routes from LNER, the Outlander star joins Jenni to talk about the places that shaped him, the journeys that pushed him out of his comfort zone, and why the south of Scotland deserves just as much love as the Highlands.Sam reflects on the emotional moment of finishing Outlander after more than a

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17:09

The Quiet Coach: Chef Confessions, Countryside Love,...

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2026/01/13

Welcome back to the Quiet Coach, where chef and TV presenter James Martin reveals his travel essentials and the moments that have shaped him as a traveler. From Red Bull and Mars bar breakfasts to throwing mugs in the bin, this is where we get into the wonderfully peculiar habits that come from decades in professional kitchens. In this episode of Routes from LNER, Jenni Falconer sits down with James for a brilliantly honest chat about life on the road and why he values home more than any hotel

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38:39

James Martin: Flat Caps, Failed Exams and the Perfect...

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2026/01/06

From washing pots at eight years old in a Yorkshire castle to becoming one of Britain's most beloved TV chefs, James Martin's journey has been anything but conventional. In this episode of Routes from LNER, the flat cap wearing chef joins Jenni to share stories of break dancing for fish and chips in York, being dropped off at French vineyards as a kid, and why failing cookery at school was the best thing that ever happened to him.James opens up about growing up on a pig farm in North Yorkshire, his

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15:45

The Quiet Coach: Chocolate, Telepathy Tapes and...

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2025/12/30

Welcome back to the Quiet Coach, where we dive into Erin Richards' travel essentials and the moments that have shaped her as a traveler. From chocolate obsessions to meditation retreats, this is where we get into the details.Erin's always got dark chocolate in her bag, usually around 90% cocoa, and she's got her top three brands ranked like a proper connoisseur. She's more of a podcast person than music, currently obsessed with something called the Telepathy Tapes, and her travel hack is beautifully

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36:07

Erin Richards: Whale Sharks, Clay Cleanses and Coming...

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2025/12/23

From childhood camping trips in France to missing flights in spectacular fashion, Erin Richards has always been someone who thrives on movement and discovery. The Gotham star joins Jenni to chat about her journey from Penarth to Hollywood and back again, with plenty of wild stories along the way.Growing up, Erin was the kind of kid who'd pile into the back of her mum's Chrysler seven seater with her sisters and drive through France for what felt like days. Those childhood camping trips planted

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34:25

Routes Home for Christmas

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2025/12/16

In this very special Christmas edition of Routes, Jenni invites you to a festive celebration filled with laughter, travel stories, and holiday cheer. Whether you're journeying near or far, this episode brings you Christmas traditions and stories from some of Jenni's past and future guests.Penny Lancaster shares her love for Christmas parties, tree decorating battles with Rod, and why having a chef means she actually enjoys the day. Ella Eyre takes us through her spreadsheet planned three day menu

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13:06

The Quiet Coach: Ice Plunges, Cue Cards, and Comedy...

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2025/12/09

What happens when a self-confessed show off who was made to feel stupid at school becomes a bestselling author and one of the UK's most loved comedians? In this Quiet Coach episode, Suzi Ruffell opens up about her journey from struggling with severe dyslexia to writing a book that surprised even herself. She reveals how she actually writes her standup, working from single word cue cards and improvising stories on stage rather than scripting every line, and shares the lovely moment her publisher told

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36:55

Suzi Ruffell: Tea, Trains and Edinburgh Festival Tales

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2025/12/02

From childhood holidays in caravans with cousins to selling out Edinburgh Festival shows and traveling the country on tour, Suzi Ruffell's life has been shaped by journeys both literal and creative. In this episode of Routes from LNER, the award winning comedian and Sunday Times bestselling author chats with Jenni about her love of train travel, how she became a standup storyteller, and why Edinburgh Festival is basically "clown town on a train."Suzi reflects on her early years in Portsmouth, those

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13:03

The Quiet Coach: Why the Journey Beats the...

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2025/11/25

In this Quiet Coach episode of Routes from LNER, Jenni Falconer sits down with actor, comedian and presenter Stephen Mangan to talk about his travel obsessions, from panic buying enough fruit to open a market stall to running 40 miles a week just to stay on top of his snack habit. A devoted Quiet Coach fan who can't understand why anyone would want to hear someone else's phone conversation, Stephen proves he's got strong opinions about train etiquette but absolutely no self control when it comes to

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36:35

Stephen Mangan: Snakes, Ant Hills and Interrailing Chaos

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2025/11/18

This week onRoutes from LNER, Jenni Falconer is joined by the brilliant Stephen Mangan, an actor, author and all round storyteller with a lifetime of travel mishaps and memories. From childhood road trips to County Mayo with fifty two cousins waiting at the other end, to ferry crossings, car sickness and cassettes on loop, Stephen paints a vivid picture of holidays that felt like travelling halfway around the world. The tales only get wilder, including sleeping on an anthill in Lisbon, nearly

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