Professor Sir John Curtice

Sometimes known as the “sultan of swing,” Professor Sir John Curtice has become an institution of election coverage in the UK. But is there more to the man than stats and figures? There might be some broad beans and jam, as Mark Coles finds out.

Rev Dr Lisa Curtice, John’s wife

Phil Tremewan, childhood friend

John Leston, friend from university

David Dimbleby, broadcaster

Paddy O’Connell, BBC broadcaster

Presenter: Mark Coles

Producers: Ivana Davidovic, Diane Richardson and Julie Ball

Sound: James Beard

Production Coordinator: Maria Ogundele

Editor: Tom Bigwood