I've never used Python directly, only orbited around it. Great writing Harry, and a useful thing to try and do - so I'll be giving this a go later! Thanks!
Good stuff Elliot! I'm actually drafting an article on why engineers and scientists should learn python which will have some getting started links. This is a good one to start though: datacamp.com/tutorial/running-a-python-script
Give me a shout if you need any help.
And the wizards hat - Kings Cross, take the train from platform 9 and 3/4 and you'll find it at the next stop :)