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