Just wanted to say that I have just finished the ATPL groundschool with Bristol, taking exams this week. They were excellent. Anyone with any nonce should achieve all first time passes comfortably, in just six months full-time home study. Cheap and very very cheerful.
SOME VIEWS:
I am going to Florida for the CPL before Christmas, and OAT for IR in the new year. Just in case OAT is the best (we know they have receommended to BA in the past), is it not worth gambling a few £000s (one months pilot salary) just in case? OAT may be worth it, or may not - but you will only know when you do/dont get invited to the interview with an airline. Your choice. Or you could go to Michigan, USA in winter <shiver>....
There are several MCC/JOT providers and the 737 trainer at Oxford does not seem the best option anyway if you consider the industry dynamcis and the people teaching you (versus the available options).
In conclusion, no-one will hand you a job wherever you finish, so get up off your @rse and pass everything first time with flying colours. And dont skimp on the cost, because this is a very competitive market an every advantage (real or imagined) could make all the difference.
ps go the the PFT show this sat, but expect everyone to talk their own book.