I was matched with Bob, a retired, elderly gentleman in his 80s who lived alone (Credits: Getty Images)

Placing the two steaming mugs of tea on the coffee table, I settle down in an armchair and smile at Bob. 

‘What do you fancy today?’ I ask and invariably the answer is Minder, or The Professionals, shows Bob has loved for years and I can remember from my childhood. Today, it’s Minder and we both sing along to the theme tune – then laugh at how bad we both sound!