So BA made my mind up for me. Orange A320s are the way forward..
Filling out a pdf application form is a bit retro though. Next step will be to post it snail mail and include a stamped addressed envelope. Think I will wait to see what CTC have to offer.
For the Cessna point, when you pass your 14 ATPL subjects they give you a full credit for the PPL ground training syllabus. So in theory you could take a PPL skills test after your 90 hours of real aeroplanes before you switch to the sims.