Dining across the divide: ‘There’s nothing more irritating than being told you’re an idiot by a teenager’

Two film producers discuss second homes, the use of the word ‘woke’, and the importance of the BBC. Could they find any common ground?

Occupation Assistant producer for documentaries

Voting record Only ever voted Labour

Amuse bouche He was born on the day Tony Blair was elected prime minister. One of his parents’ friends, who campaigned for Labour, asked them which of the day’s events they were happier about (it was having Alex – though they were pleased about Blair)

Occupation Retired documentary producer

Dining across the divide: ‘There’s nothing more irritating than being told you’re an idiot by a teenager’

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