Just like to jump on that bandwagon as well... I was with Farnborough/Brize Radar over the weekend. Extremely efficient and also friendly. I seem to have far more luck with military controllers than civilian (particularly Solent App). The military boys and girls are particularly good at pre-empting you - eg you are cleared into the zone - despite not requesting it. Doing this saves on R/T chat, and it is comforting to know they are on the ball!
Samson