BB - I need the Hours!!
Larry001/ Prince: As for the best commuting base I'd have to say LGW most probably as you'll have the choice of LGW/LHR/STN/LTN for your flights back to Sweden or where ever. Up here in the frozen north (i.e. MAN) I don't think you have as many flight options back home.....
...but a much better range of Pies.