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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 conversations.We’ll save you a seat!
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- 4 days ago12 min
The Quiet Coach: Yorkshire Tea, Platform Picnics and California Bakeries with Tommy Banks
Chef Tommy Banks joins Jenni on this Quiet Coach episode of Routes from LNER to share the snacks, tracks and hacks that keep him going between York and London.Expect a full breakdown of his platform picnic of choice (think olives, charcuterie and a good wedge of brie), the York station deli he's been trying to open for years, and a brother whose sommelier standards mean wine only travels with its own glasses. Tommy also opens up about the moment Thomas Keller walked into his kitchen and instantly put everyone at ease, the trip to California that left him wanting to open a bakery of his own, and why a phone left in a beach bag is sometimes the best holiday hack there is.It's a relaxed, funny chat about home comforts, good wine and the small rituals that make travel that bit easier. lner.co.uk/destinations/travel-inspiration/podcast/
- 1 weeks ago38 min
Tommy Banks: Michelin Stars, Wine Trips and a Life Rooted in York
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 ambitions and redirected all his drive into cooking, the early days at The Black Swan when he'd rope in family and friends to fill the restaurant when a well-known chef booked a table, and how winning Great British Menu became the big break that changed everything. He shares the meals abroad that shaped his palate and his philosophy, and explains why his hyper-local approach means some ingredients, including fish, don't make it onto his menu at all.There's also a look at life on the farm with his brother and sister-in-law, the animals named after boxers and actors, and what the next 20 years might hold for the business he's built from the ground up.lner.co.uk/destinations/travel-inspiration/podcast/
- 2 weeks ago12 min
The Quiet Coach: Crisps, Melancholy Playlists and Packing Light with Jim Chapman
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 music that hurts a little, and a podcast habit that swings between true crime and dinosaurs. There’s a firm commitment to packing light, a clever click and collect hack for parents, and a relaxed, unflappable approach to family travel that comes down to one question: where’s the fire?Jim also opens up about why travel days are the one time he never switches off, the special place that holds a lot of meaning for him, and the far-flung destination that makes him feel wonderfully small. It’s a funny, thoughtful chat about travelling light, in every sense.lner.co.uk/destinations/travel-inspiration/podcast/
- 3 weeks ago39 min
Jim Chapman: YouTube, Fatherhood and a Life of Adventure
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 Jenni on the train to Aberdeen to talk about travelling with his young family, the places that have shaped him, and why he wants his children to see the world.Jim reflects on his first trip abroad to Thailand and Australia at twenty-one, a long-haul flight with no entertainment, and a night train shared with cockroaches. He shares stories of spotting wild orangutans in Borneo with WWF, being nibbled by a raccoon in Costa Rica, and cold plunging in the Arctic Circle, as well as why a week lying on a Maldivian beach isn’t really his thing.There’s plenty of talk about life online too, from the early days of YouTube alongside a tight-knit group of creators to being named GQ’s Best Dressed Man and taking over Louis Vuitton’s social media in New York. Jim also opens up about his unconventional Seville wedding, the story behind his “fun dad” travel style, and how finding his calling gave him a new lease of life.lner.co.uk/destinations/travel-inspiration/podcast/
- Oct 6, 202623 min
The Quiet Coach: Rainy Honeymoons, Live Crabs and Motorway Hacks with Hilary Whitehall
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 it nearly caused an early divorce, plus a packing list that always includes Marmite, English teabags and a squashable hat that's travelled the world with her.Hilary also opens up about the trip to Australia that finally lived up to years of anticipation, and shares a string of hard-won staycation hacks, from motorway service station strategy to the dangers of accepting live seafood as a parting gift. It's a warm, funny rundown of the small rituals that make travelling with a family that little bit easier.lner.co.uk/destinations/travel-inspiration/podcast/
- Sep 29, 202649 min
Hilary Whitehall: Theatre Tours, Sweat Lodges and Visiting Jack on Set
Hilary Whitehall, wife of Michael and mother to Jack, joins Jenni on this episode of Routes from LNER to talk travel, tours and the family holidays that never quite go to plan.Hilary looks back on decades of family trips, from camping holidays in Devon and the New Forest to touring spa towns and theatres up and down the country with her podcast. She shares the story of flying out to keep Jack company while he was filming abroad, including one especially hot hike to the Hollywood sign and an unplanned trip to a sweat lodge that proved more intense than expected.There's also a longstanding camper van ambition Michael refuses to indulge, some strong opinions on train bacon baps, and a warm reflection on finally getting the whole family under one roof for a holiday after years apart.It's a funny, affectionate conversation about the chaos, characters and closeness that come with travelling as a family.lner.co.uk/destinations/travel-inspiration/podcast/
- Sep 22, 20269 min
The Quiet Coach: Fish Markets, Train Journeys and a Critic's Eye with Jay Rayner
Food critic Jay Rayner joins Jenni on this Quiet Coach episode of Routes from LNER to talk about the music that keeps him focused, the food that keeps him curious, and the places that first taught him to enjoy his own company.From a formative solo backpacking trip in his teenage years to the family holidays that shaped his love of travel, it's a warm look back at the journeys that stuck with him. Jay also opens up about his routine for staying productive on the move: a particular soundtrack, a favourite spot on the train, and a few tricks for balancing focus with being recognised along the way.Add in some firm opinions on station food and a genuine love of cooking for a crowd while on holiday, and it's a thoughtful, good humoured conversation about the small rituals that make travel, and life, a bit more enjoyable.lner.co.uk/destinations/travel-inspiration/podcast/
- Sep 15, 202640 min
Jay Rayner: Fine Dining, Rail Journeys and a Secret Jazz Life
Restaurant critic, author and Kitchen Cabinet host Jay Rayner joins Jenni on Routes from LNER as they travel to Newcastle, trading stories about food, trains and life on the road. Jay explains how decades of criss-crossing the country by rail earned him a surprising nickname on set, and looks back on the eccentric childhood holidays that shaped his love of travel. He revisits a legendary summer spent Interrailing across Europe, and shares the personal rules he lives by as one of Britain's most read restaurant critics... including why he always turns down a freebie. Plus: the secret to a stress-free dinner party, a picnic that caused an unlikely stir online, cooking with a Hollywood star, and the philosophy that's guided his search for great food across the country.lner.co.uk/destinations/travel-inspiration/podcast/
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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 conversations.We’ll save you a seat!
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