Stephen Fry is UKs travel buddy of choice

Stephen Fry has topped a list of famous figures who people would most want to keep them entertained on their way to work.

The study, released today by St Pancras International, also found men are three times more likely to opt for a seat besides Kylie Minogue, while David Tennant was the winner for women.

Top five male celebrity travel companions:

1. Stephen Fry

2. David Tennant

3. Johnny Depp

4. Louis Theroux

5. David Beckham

Top five female celebrity travel companions:

1. Joanna Lumley

2. Angelina Jolie

3. Helen Mirren

4. Kylie Minogue

5. Dolly Parton

The study was commissioned to celebrate the launch of St Pancras International's new Commuter Curator, a guide to dowloadable TV shows, movies and podcasts, curated with the iconic destinations the station reaches in mind.

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