So here is that report from sunny Canada.
Apart from the fact G-OMYT is passed its sell by date and looked really tired the outbound flight was as good if not better than BA. Super staff, acceptabe legroom and great service. If the inbound is as good will certainly use TCX regularly. Complaints, only the aircraft really, the IFE was virtually uselss and the headphones from a Christmas cracker. Super pillows and blankets plus amenity kit though and the food on board whilst not great was quite adequate.
To answer my own question row 1DEF are restricted somewhat by the bulkhead and row 6 does fully recline. So far well done TCX.